First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172450
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made a decision regarding the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This means the rent amount and when it becomes effective have been officially set according to the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £675 per month.
📖 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 might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application can be made if the rent has not been previously determined under this section and if less than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £675, effective from May 3rd, 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent registration for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision includes the amount of rent, the date it takes effect, and the description of the premises.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BT/MNR/2019/0027
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 34 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT]
[ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 675.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 03 May 2019
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 03 March 2015
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Table/ Chairs; 2 double beds; white goods
8. Description of premises 2/F P/B S/C flat in 4 storey block. Open plane kitchen & living room, 2 double bedrooms, 1 ensuite, bathroom (B/ WHB/ W/C/ SH) 2 x balcony.
[NAME] of Decision 12 June 2019
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £609.50/month 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
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified that went 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £675, effective from May 3, 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent to be paid under an assured periodic tenancy agreement.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £675 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.