Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1,480, excluding some charges but including central heating costs.
⚖️ 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 application can't be made if the rent is already determined 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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1,480 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including central heating costs.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
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 2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Ms [NAME] [COMPANY]/[RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Miss [APPELLANT] & Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1,480.0 0 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 22 October 2020
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable n/a Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 20 September 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises One bedroom ground floor flat comprising bedroom, living room, kitchen bathroom/wc, with central heating.
[NAME] of Decision 22 October 2020
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AG/MNR/2020/0084
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No factors identified as all cases resulted in the tenant being allowed 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?
It decided 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 sets out how rents should be determined.
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 lawful process for determining rent under the Housing Act.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant, setting the rent as requested.
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.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as tenancy agreements and 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 get advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.