First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4149595
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £775, which includes some costs but excludes others like water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows for the determination of rent for assured periodic tenancies, specifically setting the monthly rent at £775 in this case.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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. The determination takes into account the type of tenancy, the start date, and the terms of the existing tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £775 per month, effective from 13 June 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £775 per month, effective from June 13, 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/47UD/MNR/2024/0079
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 36 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Judge P. [NAME]
Landlord [NAME] [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: 775 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 13 June 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 13 November 2022
5. Length of the term or rental period Statutory Periodic Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
8. Description of premises 3 bedroom mid-terrace. 2 reception rooms. Kitchen and bathroom on ground floor. Rear garden.
Chairman Judge P. Ellis Date of Decision 24 June 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £800 for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £775
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £900 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,375/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1365/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £995/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £115 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,200/month rent for assured tenancy in North Yorkshire
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £715 Monthly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £140/week 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 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 £775, effective from June 13, 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the appropriate rent amount for a three-bedroom mid-terrace property.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £775 per month, as required by 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 statutory guidelines for setting rent under 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, likely the tenant seeking a fair rent assessment.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be set according to statutory guidelines, ensuring fairness and compliance with legal standards.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.