First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169062
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £950 per month, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand their financial obligations under their tenancy agreement.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a two-storey semi-detached house.
📖 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 under this section 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 expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.
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 December 2020.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £950 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment. The decision took effect on 17 December 2020.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2020/0066
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 57 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
[NAME] 1 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
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 December 2020
3. The amount included for services is not applicable --- Per ---
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 17 January 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Not applicable - none
9. Description of premises Two storey semi-detached house comprising living room, kitchen & three bedrooms. External garage, front & rear garden
Chairman Mr [NAME] of Decision 12 March 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1275/month rent for assured periodic tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £195/week rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £506.25/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £810/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £595/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £840/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1280/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1470/month rent for assured tenancy in Canning Town
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171036
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £450/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £425/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1950/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent for the assured periodic tenancy to be £950.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent amount took effect on 17 December 2020.
- The property is a two-storey semi-detached house with a living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, an external garage, and gardens.
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 December 2020.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at the correct amount.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £950 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, setting the rent at £950 per month.
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 Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.