First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4168251
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They used the Housing Act 1988 to determine the appropriate rent amount.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14, which applies to assured periodic tenancies.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might 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 £1350.00 per month.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took into account the relevant statutory provisions and the specific circumstances of the tenancy.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00BD/MNR/2021/0124
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 [ADDRESS], St. [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Judge Robert Abbey Mrs [NAME] MA MRICS
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 8C [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1350.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3rd July 2021
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 23/11/2019
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Carpets and curtains
9. Description of premises Residential property being a first floor flat
Chairman Judge Robert Abbey Date of Decision 2nd August 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £375/month rent for assured tenancy in Darlington
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £132 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in Barcelona
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £875 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4161743
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £730/month rent for assured tenancy in Ashton-under-Lyne
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £165 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £198.46/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £875/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4140781
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1,700 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Southall
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1350 per month, effective from July 2021.
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 £1350 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 centered on 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 seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.