First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4170846
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £630, starting from January 1, 2020.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a 3-bedroom 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 their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £630.00 per month, effective from January 1, 2020.
📜 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 £630 per month, effective from January 1, 2020.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2019/0059
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 42 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] (Hons) FRICS Mr [RESPONDENT]
[RESPONDENT] c/o [NAME], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £630.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 January 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 1992
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs L & T 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord ---
9. Description of premises 3 bed semi detached house
[NAME] (Hons) FRICS Date of Decision 19 February 2020
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £185 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4133976
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent for the property was £630.00 per month.
- The new rent decision took effect from January 1, 2020.
- 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 £630 per month, effective from January 2020.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £630 per month, effective from January 2020, 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.