Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent was set at £1270, effective from October 1, 2019, excluding water rates and council tax but including central heating.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination takes into account the type of tenancy, the start date, and the terms of the existing tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 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 effect on 1 October 2019, setting the monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax but including central heating.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2019/0116
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 9 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [COMPANY] 45 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1270.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 October 2019
*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 January 2004
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Purpose built first floor flat comprising two rooms, kitchen and bathroom/WC with central heating and communal garden.
[NAME] Date of Decision 1st November 2019
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No significant factors identified that went against the claimant in these cases.
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?
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 the framework for determining rents.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the statutory requirements for setting the rent under the Housing Act.
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 if they cannot agree with their landlord.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence included details of the tenancy agreement and the property description.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.