Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £366.75 per week, excluding certain costs but including service charges. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market. The application cannot be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
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📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined 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 rent was set at £366.75 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/00AU/MNR/2020/0019
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 744 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [APPELLANT] 10 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 366.75 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 19 March 2021
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 09 February 2017
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 - Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.
9. Description of premises 4 bedroom maisonette on first, second and third floors of a Victorian building with 2 reception rooms, bathroom and WC. No central heating.
[NAME] of Decision Monday 26th April 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal set the rent for the property at £366.75 per week.
- The tribunal's decision on the rent took effect on 19 March 2021.
- The property is a four-bedroom maisonette spread across three floors of a Victorian building.
- The landlord is responsible for repairs under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
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 £366.75 per week.
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 guidelines 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 person who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the applicable law 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.