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 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 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 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 £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
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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 per month.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved in the case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which allows for rent determination for assured periodic tenancies.
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 application of the Housing Act 1988 for determining the rent.
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 rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as tenancy agreements and relevant statutory provisions were likely considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court if there are grounds for appeal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for cases involving rent determination.