Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £2205 per month, starting from October 1, 2022, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14. The rent was set at £2205 per calendar month, effective from 1 October 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AZ/MNR/2022/0132
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 10 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 71-75 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] & Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 2205.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 October 2022
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1st September 2021
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 Months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs In accordance with Section 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord In accordance with detailed inventory prepared and signed by the former tenants on the 30/09/2019
9. Description of premises A ground and first floor ex local authority duplex flat (formerly two bedrooms) with three bedrooms, living room, kitchen, two bathrooms.
[NAME] of Decision 16 November 2022
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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 is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £2205 per month.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court followed the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence included the details of the tenancy agreement.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, 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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.