Tribunal sets £450/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £450.00, excluding water rates and council tax but including service fees.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as determined in this case involving a flat in a 1960s development.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an 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 based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar periodic tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £450.00, effective from January 2020.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £450.00 excluding certain charges but including service fees.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00DA/MNR/2019/0085
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 24 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] C/o [RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] (aka [APPELLANT])
1. The rent is: £450.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 10 January 2020
3. The amount included for services is
not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 10 October 2015
5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar Month
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises 3 Bed roomed Flat in 1960’s Development. Bathroom, Separate WC, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Balcony
Tribunal Judge [NAME] of Decision 30 January 2020
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent for the assured periodic tenancy to be £450.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect on January 10, 2020.
- The tenancy began on October 10, 2015, and the rental period was a calendar month.
- The landlord was responsible for repairs as per Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
- The premises were described as a 3-bedroom flat in a 1960s development with various rooms and a balcony.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £450, effective from January 2020.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £450 per month based on the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to determine the rent.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.