First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4162301
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £750, starting from December 2022.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy starting in August 2015.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to 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 application can be made if the rent has not 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 £750 per month, effective from December 2022.
📜 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 £750 per calendar month, effective from 26 December 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BM/MNR/2022/0072
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 14 St. [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] and Mrs [RESPONDENT] 104 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £750.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 26 December 2022
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 26 August 2015
5. Length of the term or rental period 12 Months
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1988
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
8. Description of premises 2 Bedroomed terrace house.
[NAME] of Decision 11 January 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £825/month rent for assured tenancy in large housing estate
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £375/month rent for assured tenancy in Darlington
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4161743
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,050/month rent for assured tenancy in Solihull
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £700 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4161741
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £775/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4157519
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £198.46/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147720
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £124 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4152436
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 requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to a decision against the claimant in the provided cases.
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 £750 per month, effective from December 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a 2-bedroomed terrace house.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £750 per month based on the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on the appropriate rent amount under the Housing Act 1988.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the tenant.
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.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.