Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £274.75, excluding some charges. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide a fair rent based on what a willing landlord might charge in the open market for a similar property. The application can't be made if the rent was already determined by a previous decision under this section or if more 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 set 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 weekly rent at £274.75 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. HS/LON/00AH/MNR/2023/0287
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 133 [ADDRESS] , [POSTCODE]
[NAME]; RICS Registered Valuer
Landlord [RESPONDENT] U.K Address c/o [NAME], 5 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 274.75 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 July 2023
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable N/A Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 17 July 1991
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.
9. Description of premises Mid-terrace, early 20th century 2-bedroom, 2 storey house
[NAME] of Decision 4 September
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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
- The tenant requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to an outcome other than allowed in the provided cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £274.75.
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, which provides for rent determination.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the statutory requirement to determine the rent under the Housing Act.
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 seek a rent determination under the Housing Act.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included details about the property and the tenancy agreement.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions like this can often 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 such cases.