Tribunal sets £500/month rent for assured tenancy in Bradford
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £500 per month, starting in November 2023. This decision was made based on the terms of the tenancy agreement and the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy in Bradford.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £500, effective from November 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £500 per calendar month, effective from November 2023. The decision considered the terms of the tenancy agreement and the relevant statutory provisions.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CX/MNR/2023/0411
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 Apartment 96 [NAME], 6a Hall INGS, Bradford, [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 500.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 November 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 12 February 2021
5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar month
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord as per section 11 LTA 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Sofa, TV table, dining table, bed, wardrobe, and desk of drawers. Whites are built in.
8. Description of premises The property is a small one-bedroom flat on the 6th floor of [NAME], an apartment block in central Bradford. There is a hallway, kitchen/diner/living room and a bedroom. The common areas are in poor condition with condensation and mould growth contributed to by a lack of heating and ventilation.
[NAME] of Decision 12 February 2024
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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 was entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy.
- The rent for the property was determined to be £500.00 per calendar month.
- The landlord is responsible for repairs as per section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
- The landlord provided several items of furniture including a sofa, TV table, and bed.
- The common areas of the apartment block were in poor condition with condensation and mould.
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 £500, effective from November 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Bradford.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £500 per month, effective from November 2023, based on the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine a fair 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 £500 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can be determined fairly under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.