First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165973
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They considered the market rent and the condition of the property to determine a fair rent.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a fair rent assessment under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, considering the market rent and condition of the property, as seen in this case involving a Victorian terrace house.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the condition of the premises and the market rent.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £800, effective from July 2021.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took into account the market rent and the condition of the premises.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BN/MNR/2021/0051
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 173 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [APPELLANT] 46 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME] & Mr [APPELLANT] and [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £800.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 July 2021
3. The amount included for services is Not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 01 August 2014
5. Length of the term or rental period
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Schedule 11, Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord [NAME] goods, carpets, beds
8. Description of premises Mid terrace, 3 bed Victorian terrace, 1 living room, kitchen, bathroom, yard. Tenants declined internal inspection. External inspection showed average condition. Market rent in area for comparable property £800 per month. No deductions made.
[NAME] of Decision 24 May 2022
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165977
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £880/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month 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 £96.76 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £1700 for Statutory Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1250/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4162289
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 fair rent assessment under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant seeks to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The landlord proposes to increase the rent based on fair and reasonable market conditions.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The tenant requests a fair market rent assessment instead of a fair rent assessment.
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, effective from July 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the appropriate rent for an assured periodic tenancy given the property's condition and market rates.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £800 per month, effective from July 2021, based on the property's condition and its comparison to market rates.
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 comparison of the property's condition and market rates.
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 at £800 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be set based on the market rates and the condition of the property.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents that mattered included the property's condition report and market rate analysis.