Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1300, excluding some charges. This decision helps clarify the process for determining rent under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a determination of the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under 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 Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1300 excluding certain charges. The decision took effect on April 1, 2020.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AD/MNR/2020/0046
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 8 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Ms [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [COMPANY] 30 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1300.00 Per Month** (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 April 2020
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable n/a Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 11 September 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Three bedroom flat with central heating. ** Denotes the full 100% market rent, this tenancy is an intermediate rent at 80% of that value.
Chairman A [NAME]- [NAME] of Decision 1 October 2020
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the full market rent for the property to be £1300.00 per month.
- The tenancy was an intermediate rent set at 80% of the full market value.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect from April 1, 2020.
- The premises were described as a three-bedroom flat with central heating.
- The landlord did not provide any furniture for the tenancy.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1300.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides guidelines for setting rents.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument about the legal basis for setting the rent 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 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence related to the tenancy agreement and relevant legislation 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.