Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £129.73, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax but including service charges.
⚖️ 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 determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. 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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £129.73 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BG/MNR/2021/0077
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 2 Mitali Passage London [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [NAME] 285 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 129.73 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16 October 2020
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable 12.41 Per Week
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 14 June 1994
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 Housing Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A 1st floor 2 bedroom flat over commercial premises, double glazed but without central heating.
[NAME] of Decision 21 July 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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⚖️ 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.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as all cases favored the claimant.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court used 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 about the correct calculation of rent under the Housing Act was crucial.
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 determination of their rent under the Housing Act.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence related to the tenancy agreement and the current market rent levels was considered.
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 get advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.