Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £220 Per Week
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £220, effective from April 4, 2022. The property is a ground floor flat with some minor issues.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under 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 determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. This applies to periodic tenancies where the periods match those of the original 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 Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £220 per week effective April 4, 2022. The property is a ground floor flat in fair condition with some minor defects.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AE/MNR/2022/0043
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]
Landlord London & [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 220.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 04 April 2022
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable negligible Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced March 2019 or earlier. No tenancy document
6. Length of the term or rental period Periodic Weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 Landlord & Tenant 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Converted former mid terrace Edwardian house into at least 2 flats. This is the Ground Floor flat. I bed, I living room, kitchen, bathroom/wc. Garden. No off-road parking. Property is in fair condition only, seasonable damp, single glazed sash windows, defective radiator.
NOTES: Landlord is NOT obliged to levy rent at this level.
Chairman N [NAME] of Decision 20 June 2022
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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 £220.00 per week.
- The decision on the rent determination takes effect from April 4, 2022.
- The amount included for services in the rent was considered negligible.
- The tenancy was an assured periodic weekly tenancy that commenced in March 2019 or earlier.
- The property was described as a ground floor flat in fair condition with some issues like seasonal damp and a defective radiator.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £220 per week.
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, setting the rent at a reasonable level.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around determining a fair rent level under the Housing Act.
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 can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence regarding the condition of the property and the current market rent levels were 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 a solicitor for such cases.