Tribunal Sets Rent at £800 for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £800, which took effect on May 27, 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this Victorian property case.
📖 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 be made if the rent has not been previously determined under this section and if less than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £800 pcm by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
📜 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 £800 per month, effective from 27th May 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2024/0146
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 5 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 99 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] & [NAME]
1. The rent is: £800.00 Per Pcm (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 27.05.2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 27.04.2023
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Victorian [ADDRESS] Mr [NAME] of Decision 23.09.2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £132 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £124 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £165 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Buckland End
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £786.25/month rent for assured tenancy in Mansfield Woodhouse
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £198.46/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £875/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £875/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in Barcelona
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £12,000/Year Rent for Assured Tenancy in Ombersley
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
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court allows the tenant to proceed with rent determination under the specified act.
- Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 is invoked successfully by tenants.
- Rent determination requests by tenants are consistently allowed by the court.
- Tenants are granted the right to have their rent assessed under the relevant act.
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 £800 pcm by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £800 pcm because it was in accordance with 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 an 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 at £800 pcm.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.