First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163310
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £785, starting June 1, 2023. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, setting the rent at £785 per month.
📖 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 renting the property in the open market. The application must meet certain conditions, such as not being made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision under this section 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £785, effective from June 1st, 2023.
📜 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 £785 per month, effective June 1, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/37UD/MNR/2023/0118
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 83 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] c/o [NAME] 4 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £785.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1st June 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 01/10/2018
6. Length of the term or rental period Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per landlord and tenant act
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord 1 wardrobe, 1 chest (removed), 1 DVD stand
9. Description of premises A semi detatached house comprising porch, lounge/diner, kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom, garage. Gas central heating. Double glazing. Front and rear gardens.
[NAME] of Decision 25/10/2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1850/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £3,400/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1900/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £765 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £740/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £550/month rent for assured tenancy in Bishop Auckland
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Hull
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1050/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £3,000/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £380 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £198.53 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £575/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
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £785.00, effective from 1st June 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £785.00 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £785.00 per month, effective from June 1st, 2023, following the procedures outlined in 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 centered on 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 rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.