Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The weekly rent was set at £99.23, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market. The decision takes into account the terms of the existing tenancy and any notices given under certain grounds.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set 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 weekly rent at £99.23 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. BIR/00CN/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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] (Hons) FRICS
Landlord Midland Heart Address [ADDRESS], Birmingham, West Midlands, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £99.23 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 £26.02 Per Week
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced Feb 18
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs L+T 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord -
9. Description of premises Ground Floor flat with [NAME] (Hons) FRICS Date of Decision 26 June 2020
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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 £99.23 per week.
- The decision on the rent took effect from April 6, 2020.
- The determined rent included £26.02 per week for services.
- The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy, allowing for a rent determination under Section 14 of 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.
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, specifically section 14, 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 can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as the tenancy agreement and relevant financial records were likely 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 cases involving rent determination.