Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £900 per month, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a determination of the rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.
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 decision took effect on 31 March 2020, setting the monthly rent at £900 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EU/MNR/2020/0021
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 7 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] c/o [NAME], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] & [NAME]
1. The rent is: £900.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 31 March 2020
3. The amount included for services is: not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 31 January 2019
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per the tenancy agreement dated 31 January 2018 and section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises As per the tenancy agreement dated 31 January 2018 and section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
[NAME] of Decision 11 June 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to 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 £900 per month.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides for rent determinations.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 for determining 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?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were 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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.