Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This case involved setting the monthly rent for a property under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar property. The application can't be made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took into account the current market conditions and the nature of the property.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AC/MNR/2022/0129
Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination)
Housing Act 1988 Section 14
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 99A [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] c/o [NAME], 83 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 900 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 10 February 2023
*3. The amount included for services is
not applicable - Per -
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1995
6. Length of the term or rental period monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 applies
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord none
9. Description of premises Maisonette on first and second floors above commercial premises comprising five rooms, kitchen, bathroom/wc, wc, centrally heated and modernised by tenant.
[NAME] of Decision 10 February 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant requested a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognized the tenant's entitlement to have their rent determined under the specified act.
- All similar cases resulted in the claim being allowed, indicating consistent favorable outcomes.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified in the provided cases led to an unfavorable outcome for the tenant.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £900 per month.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved in the case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, considering the current market conditions and the property's characteristics.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14, was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as market conditions and property details were considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to get advice from a qualified solicitor for cases involving rent determination.