First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164327
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £800, which includes some costs but excludes others like water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the monthly rent of £800.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £800 per month by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
📜 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 £800 per month, effective from February 15, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FN/MNR/2023/0020
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 23 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
[RESPONDENT] 61, [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £800 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 15/02/2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 15/03/2023
5. Length of the term or rental period Periodic
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises A mid terraced house comprising front lounge, dining room with stairs off to first floor and store under. Fitted kitchen, rear lobby, and bathroom with three piece sanitary sink. On the first floor are three bedrooms. Gas central heating. Double glazing. Small rear yard with store.
Chairman GS [NAME] of Decision 24/05/2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £275 weekly rent for assured periodic tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1275/month rent for assured periodic tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £112 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Liverpool
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £855/month rent for assured tenancy in central City
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £975/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal allows tenant's appeal on rent setting in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1000/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £360/week rent for assured tenancy in Harringay
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £840/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £450/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £425/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 requests a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy as per the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified that went 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £800 per month.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £800 per month because it was in accordance with 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.