First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135510
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £930, which took effect on August 13, 2023. This decision was made under 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 rent at £930 per month.
📖 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 rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. This applies to periodic tenancies where the periods match those of the original 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 £930, effective from 13 August 2023.
📜 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 £930 per month, effective from 13 August 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BY/MNR/2023/0284
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 129 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] BA, LL.M Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
[COMPANY] C/o [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 930.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 13 August 2023
3. The amount included for services is N/A Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 12th March 2018
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Nil
8. Description of premises A modern three-bedroom, Semi detached house of Brick construction situated on a large development of mixed-age housing. It is in good condition.
[NAME] of Decision 6th September 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £250 Weekly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £400 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £650 Monthly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £115 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy at £800 Per Month
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2250/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165069
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £900 Monthly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £320/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle upon Tyne
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £700 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £253.85/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bedworth
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 tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
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 £930, effective from 13 August 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £930 per month, effective from 13 August 2023, 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 £930 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.