Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1937.00, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 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 considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original one, except for the rent amount.
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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1937.00 excluding certain costs.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AC/MNR/2023/0097
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 30 Linkside, Finchley, London, [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [RESPONDENT] [NAME] [RESPONDENT]
[NAME] 117 Cricklewood Broadway, London, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1937.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 27 June 2023
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 27 July 1996
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Lease terms
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.
9. Description of premises A semi-detached house with 3 bedrooms, kitchen, small utility, lounge and bathroom, separate WC. The dwelling has gardens to front and rear with driveway leading to garage.
[NAME] of Decision 27 June 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined 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?
The monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1937.00, excluding water rates and council tax.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved in the case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides the framework for determining rent for assured periodic tenancies.
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 for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, confirming the rent amount.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination of rent under the Housing Act 1988 if they are in an assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The lease terms and the nature of the tenancy were important factors.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions of 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.