Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They used the Housing Act 1988 to determine the weekly rent, which includes some 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 decide on the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.
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 decision took into account the relevant statutory provisions and the specific circumstances of the tenancy.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
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 5, 38 St. [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [COMPANY], 3 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is:
£ 175.05 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 September 2020
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable 44.24 Per week
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 5/12/2011
6. Length of the term or rental period weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Ss11 & 12 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Self-contained 2 bedroom first floor flat in modern block
Chairman A [NAME] of Decision 17 September 2020
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BE/MNR/2020/0041
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
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 tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £175.05 per week.
- The decision on the rent amount takes effect from 17 September 2020.
- An amount of £44.24 per week is included for services.
- The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy, with a weekly rental period.
- The premises are described as a self-contained 2-bedroom first-floor flat in a modern block.
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.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord.
How did the court decide, and why?
They followed the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The application of the Housing Act 1988 to set the rent.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
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 rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can often be appealed.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It's recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.