First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4170863
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £550 per month, starting from December 30, 2019, according to the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as applied in this Victorian semi-detached house case.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent of their 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 on the rent that 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £550 per month, effective from December 30, 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £550 per calendar month, effective from 30 December 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CR/MNR/2019/0057
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 95 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord Ms [RESPONDENT] [NAME] 68 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr & Mrs [APPELLANT] and [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 550.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 30.12.19
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included N/A
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 10.8.15
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Victorian semi-detached house. Ground floor: through lounge, kitchen, lobby, bathroom, first floor: landing three bedrooms.
[NAME] of Decision 10.2.20
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164678
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £350 Weekly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £665 Weekly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £941 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in [Postcode]
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164114
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £115 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £181.39 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £575/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £140/week rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £965 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £253.85/Week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bedworth
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 is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading 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 £550 per month, effective from December 30, 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy in a Victorian semi-detached house.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £550 per month, effective from December 30, 2019, 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 for the assured periodic tenancy.
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 £550 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can 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.