Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent was set at £675, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 30 April 2019.
⚖️ 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, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to 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 application cannot be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination 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 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 Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 30 April 2019, setting the monthly rent at £675 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BT/MNR/2019/0035
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 32 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT]
[ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 675.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 30 April 2019
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 31 August 2010
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Some furniture initially provided by [NAME] (settee, fridge, washer, dryer, 2 beds) but replaced by tenant
8. Description of premises 1/F, P/B, S/C flat in 4 storey block, open plane kitchen & living room, 2 double bedrooms, 1 ensuite, bathroom (B/ WHB/ W/C/ SH) 2 x Balcony.
[NAME] of Decision 12 June 2019
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the monthly rent to be £675.00.
- The decision on the rent takes effect from April 30, 2019.
- The amount included for services is not applicable.
- The assured tenancy began on August 31, 2010.
- The rental period is monthly.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £675 per month, excluding water rates and council tax.
Who was involved?
The decision involved a tenant and a landlord.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides for the determination of rent for assured periodic tenancies.
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 application of Section 14 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 can seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988 if they are in an assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions of 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 legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.