First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4161737
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £750, which took effect on October 28, 2023.
⚖️ 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 monthly rent at £750.
📖 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. The application must meet certain conditions, such as not being made if the rent is already set by a previous determination or if more 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 £750 per month, effective from October 28, 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £750 effective from 28/10/2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2023/0234
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 102 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 33 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £750.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28/10/2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 25/08/2018
5. Length of the term or rental period Assured Shorthold
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord 2 sofa beds. Bookshelf. Table. Chair. Side table. 2 further chairs.
8. Description of premises A third floor bedsit/studio comprising lounge/dining/bedroom. Bathroom. Central heating.
[NAME] of Decision 21/03/2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £350 Weekly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £941 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in [Postcode]
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £5000 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £181.39 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2150/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £965 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £435 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £115 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £575/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1700/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £805 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4161740
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.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading against the claimant in these cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £750, effective from October 28, 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £750 per month, effective from October 28, 2023, following 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 expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.