Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £1400 per month, starting from February 23, 2024, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set 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 their assured 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 determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new tenancy, and the terms of the original tenancy, excluding certain factors like improvements made by the tenant.
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 Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £1400 per month, effective from 23 February 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AJ/MNR/2024/0067
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 19 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT]
[NAME]) Address 16/[ADDRESS], Southend on Sea, Essex, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1400 Per Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 23 February 2024
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable nil Per month
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included n/a
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1980
6. Length of the term or rental period Calendar monthly periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Per tenancy
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises GF flat in 1900’s terraced properties of purpose-built self-contained flats. Property has 4 rooms, kitchen, bathroom/wc. Assumed full gas fired central heating and single glazed windows. Located in residential area Ealing Google Streetview at Sept 2022
Note: The landlord is not obliged to charge this market rent but may not charge more.
Chairman N [NAME] of Decision 6 June 2024
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal set the rent for the property at £1400 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent took effect on 23 February 2024.
- The amount included for services in the rent was determined to be nil.
- The property is a ground floor flat in a terraced building with four rooms, kitchen, and bathroom/wc.
- The tenancy commenced in 1980 and is a calendar monthly periodic tenancy.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1400 per month.
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, ensuring the rent is fair and reasonable.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
Ensuring the rent is set fairly under 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 expect their rent to be set fairly under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the relevant section of the Housing Act 1988.
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?
Yes, it's recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.