First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171823
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £675 per month, starting from 18 August 2019. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as determined in this case involving a mid-terrace three-bedroom former council house.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination 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). The tribunal will then determine the rent at which the property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £675 per month, effective from 18 August 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £675 per month, effective from 18 August 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2019/0033
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 38 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [RESPONDENT] 863 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT] [NAME] & Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £675.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 18 August 2019
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 18 September 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period 6 months, now monthly periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord none
9. Description of premises Mid-terrace three bedroom former council house
[NAME] of Decision 17 September 2019
📊 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 £1250/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £185 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £1750/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Bacup
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £120/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bury
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £117.98 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £2,250/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £725/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £138/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 requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court grants the request to determine the rent under the specified act.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to a decision against the claimant in the provided 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 £675.00 per month, effective from 18 August 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £675.00 per month, effective from 18 August 2019, because it was in accordance with Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically Section 14, was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent for an 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.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, they can seek a determination of their rent under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.