First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147723
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent is £950, effective from 17 April 2024, according to the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the monthly rent at £950.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous tribunal decision or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide a fair rent based on what 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £950 per month, effective from 17 April 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) assessed the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £950, effective from 17 April 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CR/MNR/2024/0121
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 8 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] 129 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £950.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable n/a Per n/a
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 17 October 2018
5. Length of the term or rental period 6 months
6. Allocation of liability for repairs s 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Three bedroom semi-detached house
[NAME] B.Sc.(Est.Man.) FRICS Date of Decision 16 July 2024
📊 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 property to be £950.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent assessment takes effect from 17 April 2024.
- The property is a three-bedroom semi-detached house.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £950 per month, effective from April 2024.
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 £950 per month, effective from April 2024, following 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 set 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?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.