Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1125 per month, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax. This decision applies from April 1, 2023.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original, 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.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1125 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment. The decision took effect on April 1, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AZ/MNR/2023/0048
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 Flat 3, St. [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT], 3 St. [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1125.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 April 2023
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1st February 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Hob, oven, washing machine, defective dishwasher, two doubled door kitchen cabinets, one single door kitchen cabinet, small fridge and small freezer.
9. Description of premises A Third Floor flat above business premises comprising 2 bedrooms, Kitchen/ Living area and bathroom/WC. Access to the flat is by a shared staircase. No car parking or garden area available to tenant.
[NAME] of Decision 18th April 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 requested a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant's request was aligned with Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant sought to have their rent registered according to legal standards.
- The tenant asked for their rent to be set according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No significant factors identified that went against the claimant 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1125 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, which provides the framework for setting rents.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the statutory requirements for determining rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
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?
Details of the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.