Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1260.00, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes service charges.
⚖️ 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. This applies to periodic tenancies where the terms match those of the original tenancy, 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, setting the monthly rent at £1260.00 excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BE/MNR/2020/0072
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]
Ms [COUNSEL] [NAME] QC Mr [COUNSEL]
Landlord [COMPANY] 45 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1260.00 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 June 2021
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable £12.11 Per Calendar Month
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 6th February 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 – Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.
9. Description of premises Second floor flat comprising 1 living room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom
[NAME] QC Date of Decision 26th July 2021
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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 1260.00 pounds per calendar month.
- The decision on the new rent would take effect from June 1, 2021.
- An amount of 12.11 pounds per calendar month was included for services.
- The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy that commenced on February 6, 2019.
- The landlord was liable for repairs as per Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1260.00.
Who was involved?
The landlord and the tenant were involved in the 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 appropriate rent.
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 the Housing Act 1988.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should ensure that their rent is set according to the relevant legislation.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as the terms of the tenancy agreement and relevant legislation were considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions like this can typically 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 cases involving rent determination.