First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £115 per week, starting from 1 April 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under 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, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.
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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £115 per week, effective from 1 April 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CJ/MNR/2024/0068
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 [ADDRESS], Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT] c o [NAME], 2nd Floor Durham House, 530 - 534 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £115.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is: not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 13 October 2008
5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard – Landlord & Tenant Act 1984 S11
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Semi First Floor Flat comprising reception, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen and Bathroom. Tenant installed at own cost gas fired radiator central heating in 2008 on taking the tenancy, together with other works including replastering most of the ceiling and walls, living room gas fire, kitchen refit.
Disrepair dampness to kitchen from previous roof leak.
[NAME] of Decision 2 May 2024
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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 £115.00 per week.
- The tenant had installed gas-fired central heating and undertaken other renovation works at their own cost.
- The property had disrepair due to dampness in the kitchen from a previous roof leak.
- The tenancy commenced on 13 October 2008 and was a weekly rental period.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
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, setting the rent at £115 per week.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument about the rent amount under the Housing Act 1988 was crucial.
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.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence related to the tenancy agreement and the current rent amount was 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 get advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.