Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £350 Weekly
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £350, which took effect in April 2023.
⚖️ 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 open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement. However, applications cannot be made if the rent is based on 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 rent was set at £350 per week, effective from April 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AK/MNR/2023/0180
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 17 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
N Martindale FRICS
Landlord [COMPANY] 3 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 350 Per Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3 April 2023
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable 9.94 Per week
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included n/a
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 6 September 2021
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Per tenancy
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Terraced house c.2000, 3 bedrooms, bathroom/wc, kitchen, living room, wc, garden, off road parking. Full gas fired central heating. uPVC windows double glazed. Located in residential estate on former Royal Ordnance factory site.. Google Streetview at April 2018.
Note: The landlord is not obliged to charge this market rent but, may not charge more.
Chairman N Martindale Date of Decision 4 August 2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent to be £350 per week.
- The decision for the rent determination takes effect from April 3, 2023.
- The amount included for services in the rent is £9.94 per week.
- The tenancy agreement started on September 6, 2021.
- The property is a terraced house with three bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, living room, and garden.
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, setting the rent at £350 per week.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988.
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 under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the property condition mattered.
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 cases involving rent determinations.