Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1350.00, effective from 20 August 2019. 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 decide on the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the 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.
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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 20 August 2019, setting the monthly rent at £1350.00 excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CG/MNR/2019/0061
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], Sheffield, [POSTCODE]
Mr C [NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 299 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1350.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 20 August 2019
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 20 May 2012
5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar Month
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord: Repairable structural failures and make good any damage arising out of such failures and boiler. Tenant: Non-structural repairs and internal decoration
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Fully furnished bungalow.
8. Description of premises Three bedroomed, detached bungalow with conservatory, double garage and gardens. The demise did not include the basement rooms and areas.
Judge Mr C [NAME] of Decision 27 November 2019
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the new rent to be £1350.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the new rent took effect on August 20, 2019.
- The landlord is responsible for structural repairs and the boiler.
- The tenant is responsible for non-structural repairs and internal decoration.
- The property is a three-bedroom, detached bungalow with a conservatory, double garage, and gardens.
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 £1350.00.
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 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 should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for guidance on rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the relevant statutory provisions.
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.