First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163022
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the weekly rent at £150 from 30 June 2023. This decision clarifies the tenant's rights under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to 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, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. 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. Additionally, a tenant can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). 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.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £150, effective from 30 June 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £150 effective from 30 June 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00GL/MNR/2023/0131
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 40 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 20 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £150 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 30 June 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 31 May 2018
5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Not applicable
8. Description of premises Three bed terrace house.
[NAME] of Decision 20 December 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1445/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £500/month rent for assured tenancy in Bradford
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169876
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £730/month rent for assured tenancy in Horsforth
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £530/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £150/week rent for assured tenancy in Malvern
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £750/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in [Postcode District]
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £150 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £750
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £700/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
- A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy.
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 £150 per week by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy that started on 31 May 2018.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £150 per week, effective from 30 June 2023, based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
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 the 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination of their rent through the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.