Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This means the rent was set according to the Housing Act 1988, considering the specific details of the tenancy agreement.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set 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 their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on the open-market rent, considering factors like the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the existing agreement.
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 (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took into account the relevant statutory provisions and the specific circumstances of the tenancy.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AW/MNR/2021/0026
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 50 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT], St. [ADDRESS], Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 7095.00 Per Quarter (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 29 December 2020
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 6th December 1998
6. Length of the term or rental period Quarterly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Fully Repairing Agreement (Tenant)
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Terraced house comprising one bedroom, dressing room, living room, kitchen bathroom/wc. Outside garden/yard.
[NAME] of Decision Monday 10th May 2021
📊 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) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- 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) Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets 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 tribunal set the rent at £7095.00 per quarter.
- The decision on the rent takes effect from 29 December 2020.
- The tenancy agreement started on 6th December 1998.
- The tenant is responsible for all repairs under a fully repairing agreement.
- The property is a terraced house with one bedroom, dressing room, living room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, and an outside garden/yard.
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?
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 the framework for determining rent.
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 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 should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for guidance on rent determination.
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.