Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £346 per week, effective from 3rd April 2023, 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 and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original one, except for the rent amount.
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. The rent was set at £346 per week, effective from 3rd April 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. TR/LON/00BB/MNR/2023/0055
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 11 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [COMPANY], 3 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 346 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3rd April 2023
*3. The amount included for services is
negligible
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 14th October 2013
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A mid terrace house built in 1999 with 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom, rear garden and central heating
[NAME] of Decision 5TH May 2023
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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 is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- None of the provided cases resulted in an outcome other than allowed, except one where the outcome was listed as "Other".
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 £346 per week.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides the framework for determining rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
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 should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for guidance on rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.