First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4170090
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision sets the weekly rent excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 6 April 2020.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent amount.
📖 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, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on the open-market rent, considering factors like the type of tenancy and any notices given under certain grounds.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £83.12 per week, excluding certain charges but including service fees.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets the weekly rent excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 6 April 2020.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CU/MNR/2020/0011
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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
[NAME] 178 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £83.12 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 06 April 2020
3. The amount included for services is £6.59 Per Week
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 23 February 2015
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A self contained first floor flat approached via a communal entrance. The flat comprises hallway, lounge, kitchen, one bedroom and bathroom. It has electric heating. There are communal gardens and parking.
[NAME] of Decision 27 August 2020
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £83.12 per week.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect from April 6, 2020.
- The rent amount included £6.59 per week for services.
- The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy that began on February 23, 2015.
- The property was described as a self-contained first-floor flat with one bedroom and electric heating.
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 £83.12 per week, excluding certain charges but including service fees.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether the proposed rent of £83.12 per week was appropriate.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £83.12 per week, as it was deemed appropriate under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied to determine the rent.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to set the rent at £83.12 per week.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the person who brought the case, confirming the rent at £83.12 per week.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.