First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164603
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £575 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.
⚖️ 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 rent at £575.00.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to the appropriate tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent has already been determined under this section or if more 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). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar periodic tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £575.00, effective from January 1, 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 01 January 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/37UD/MNR/2022/0102
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 18 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] 130 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £575.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 January 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable ---------- Per ----------
4. Date assured tenancy commenced Not Known
6. 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 The Tribunal has not inspected the property. NONE
8. Description of premises A self contained second floor flat comprising lounge/dinning/kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom. Double glazing. Electric heating. Single garage.
[NAME] of Decision 24/03/2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,120/month rent for assured tenancy in Southend-on-Sea
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Waterfoot
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £525/month rent for assured tenancy in Sunderland
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Radcliffe
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £843.75/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £550/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163681
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1100/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £660/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £2,400/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £115/week rent for assured tenancy in London
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 holds an assured periodic tenancy.
- The rent determination request is made to the Tribunal.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No factors identified as all cases favored the claimant.
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 £575, effective from January 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £575 per month based on 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, setting the rent at £575 per month.
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 the evidence or documents that mattered.