First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4157519
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £900 starting from April 2024, following the rules under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a three-bedroom terraced house.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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 application can be made if the rent hasn't been previously determined under this section and if less than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £900 per month, effective from April 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £900 effective from April 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CQ/MNR/2024/0013
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 93 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [COMPANY] 50-52 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £900.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 May 2010
5. Length of the term or rental period 1 year
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Unfurnished.
8. Description of premises Three bedroom terraced house.
[NAME] B.Sc. (Est. Man.) FRICS Date of Decision 26 April 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4161743
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £875 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £124 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £132 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £875/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £311.53 fortnightly rent for assured tenancy in Salford
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147720
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £730/month rent for assured tenancy in Ashton-under-Lyne
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Bury
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
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of 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 £900 per month, effective from April 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £900 per month 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 centered around 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 expect their rent to be determined according to the relevant legislation.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.