Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £665 Weekly
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £665, which took effect on April 3, 2023.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent amount.
📖 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.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £665 per week, excluding certain charges but including service fees.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £665, effective from April 3, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AL/MNR/2023/0102
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] [NAME] [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [COMPANY], 3 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 665.00 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 £81.99 Per Month
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 7th December 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A self-contained flat on the 6th Floor of a seven storey building. The accommodation comprises kitchen/diner/living room, bathroom/WC and three bedrooms.
[NAME] of Decision 27 June 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £5000 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2150/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £575/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy at £800 Per Month
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £700 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £181.39 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £115 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4161737
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £140/week rent for assured tenancy in London
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 a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to a decision against the claimant in these cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £665 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service fees.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether the rent should be set at £665 per week.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £665 per week, including service fees but excluding water rates and council tax, based on the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
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, section 14 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, this means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be legally determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.