First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4136511
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £570, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies to the tenant's property located in Derby.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy in an end terraced 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 decide on the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The decision applies to a periodic tenancy with the same terms as the original tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £570 per month by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £570 excluding certain taxes.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FK/MNR/2024/0168
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 49 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] 64 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [APPELLANT] [NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £570.00 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 25/07/2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 25/09/2018
5. Length of the term or rental period Six months
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As Per Landlord and Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises An end terraced house comprising two living rooms, kitchen and rear porch. On the first floor the landing leads to two bedrooms and bathroom. Central heating, double glazing, rear garden.
Chairman G S Freckelton FRICS Date of Decision 20/11/2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,050/month rent for assured tenancy in Sunderland
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £550/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Middleton
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4167607
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Bacup
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1350/month rent for assured tenancy in Sheffield
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,150/month rent for assured tenancy in Cornhill-on-Tweed
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 have their rent set according to 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £570 per month.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the correct monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £570 per month because it was in accordance with 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.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.