Tribunal Sets Rent at £880 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 £880, which took effect on January 1, 2020. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a determination of the rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to 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 an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.
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, setting the rent at £880 per month effective from January 2020.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CT/MNR/2019/0058
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 153 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT], St. [ADDRESS], Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £880.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 January 2020
3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 14 December 2001
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Semi-detached, four bedroom house
[NAME] of Decision 14 February 2020
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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 880.00 pounds per calendar month.
- The new rent decision took effect from January 1, 2020.
- The tenancy began on December 14, 2001.
- The landlord is responsible for repairs as per Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £880 per month starting January 1, 2020.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved in this case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides the framework for determining rent for assured periodic tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied to determine the rent.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to set the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant, as the rent was set according to their request.
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 if they are in an assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included details about the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory requirements.
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 advice from a qualified solicitor for cases involving rent determination.