Tribunal sets £788.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Leicester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £788.50 per month, starting from April 1, 2024. 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 applied in this case involving a flat near the River Soar.
📖 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. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £788.50 per month, effective from April 2024.
📜 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 £788.50 per month, effective from April 1, 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FN/MNR/2024/0069
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], [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Midland Heart Address [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: 788.50 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable Nil Per Month
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 21 June 2021 5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly 6. Allocation of liability for repairs In accordance with lease agreement 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 8. Description of premises A third floor purpose built one bedroomed flat situated close to the River Soar.
[NAME] of Decision 12 July 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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⚖️ 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 determined rent for the premises was £788.50 per month.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect from April 1, 2024.
- No amount was included for services in the rent determination.
- The tenancy commenced on June 21, 2021, with a monthly rental period.
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 £788.50 per month, effective from April 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent to be charged for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £788.50 per month, effective from April 2024, 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 the evidence or documents that mattered.