First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4144860
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £600, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from April 28th, 2024.
⚖️ 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 £600 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. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £600 per month, effective from 28 April 2024.
📜 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 £600 per month, effective from 28 April 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CU/MNR/2024/0125
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 11 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Ms [RESPONDENT]
[NAME] [RESPONDENT] c/o [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] & [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £600 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 29 March 2019 5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly - Periodic 6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord -
8. Description of premises Two storey modern terrace house with living room, kitchen, bathroom, and one bedroom.
[NAME] of Decision 25 July 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £198.46/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £165 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1,700 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Southall
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £730/month rent for assured tenancy in Ashton-under-Lyne
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £875/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets Rent at £800 for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Nottingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £138/week rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2500/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £700/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Ashton-in-Makerfield
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £500/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
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 determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 applies to the tenant's request for rent determination.
- The court recognizes the tenant's right to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant's application for rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 is valid.
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 £600 per month, effective from 28 April 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting 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 £600 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 for an assured periodic tenancy.
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 Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.