First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4167412
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1800, starting from 15 September 2021.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a four-bedroom detached house.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property 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 £1800.00, effective from 15 September 2021.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1800 per month, effective from 15 September 2021.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/37UJ/MNR/2021/0043
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 33A [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] [NAME], 26 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Dr T [APPELLANT] & Dr A [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £1800.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 15 September 2021
3. The amount included for services is
not applicable n/a Per n/a
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 15 May 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period Six Months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 L & T Act
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord One dining table, one coffee table, one study table, one 3 seater sofa, one chest of drawers, one bed
9. Description of premises Four bedroom, detached house with extension to rear and into roof. Kitchen diner and reception room. 2 bathrooms (one ensuite), one w/c
[NAME] of Decision 21 October 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy Under Housing Act 1988
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Bacup
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1250/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £725/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £600 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in [Name]
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £1750/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £117.98 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £185 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £825/month rent for assured tenancy in large housing estate
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £920/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 rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No relevant factors identified in the provided cases that went against 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 £1800.00, effective from 15 September 2021.
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 £1800.00 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.
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.