Tribunal sets £1300/month rent for assured tenancy in Barlby
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £1300 per month, starting from October 17, 2022. This decision ensures a fair rent for the tenant 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, which was applied in this case to determine the monthly rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
📖 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. The tribunal will then determine a fair 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 one, 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 £1300 per calendar month, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the judgment.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting a fair rent of £1300 per calendar month, effective from 17 October 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/36UH/MNR/2022/0172
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 3 Glebe Garth, Barlby, Selby, [POSTCODE]
Mrs K Southby Ms [RESPONDENT]
[ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr & Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £1300.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 October 2022
3. The amount included for services is: not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 17 April 2014
5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar Month
6. Allocation of liability for repairs landlord
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Modern detached home situated on a small and attractive cul de sac in village of Barlby near Selby
Judge Mrs K Southby Date of Decision 17 March 2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the fair rent for the property to be 1300.00 pounds per calendar month.
- The tribunal's decision on the rent took effect on October 17, 2022.
- The property is a modern detached home located in a small and attractive cul-de-sac.
- The landlord is responsible for repairs to the property.
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 £1300 per calendar month.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1300 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 set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.