First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £141.00 per week, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 can't 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 First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on April 4, 2022, setting the weekly rent at £141.00 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EJ/MNR/2022/0030
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 20 The Heathers, Esh Winning, Durham, [POSTCODE]
Mr I Jefferson Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], [ADDRESS], Newcastle upon Tyne, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £141.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 4 April 2022
3. The amount included for services is: not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 17 July 2017
5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Unfurnished
8. Description of premises Modern Detached 2 Bedroom Bungalow with attached Garage, gardens front and rear
Chairman Mr I Jefferson Date of Decision 21 April 2022
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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 £141.00 per week.
- The tribunal's decision on the rent took effect from 4 April 2022.
- The property is a modern, unfurnished, two-bedroom detached bungalow with a garage and gardens.
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 at £141.00 per week.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides the framework for determining rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application 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 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 determined according to the relevant legislation.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the applicable legislation were 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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.