Tribunal sets £185 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £185, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, applicable to the specific tenancy agreement and circumstances detailed in the judgment.
📖 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 based on what a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £185 per week, effective from April 3rd, 2023.
📜 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 £185 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2023/0070
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 20 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] B.Sc. [NAME]
Landlord Midland Heart Address [ADDRESS], Birmingham, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £185 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 03.04.23
3. The amount included for services is applicable £2.99 Per week
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 17.06.13
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S. 11
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Modern two storey terraced house.
[NAME] of Decision 01.08.23
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £185 per week.
- The decision on the rent took effect from April 3, 2023.
- The rent included an amount of £2.99 per week for services.
- The tenancy for the premises began on June 17, 2013.
- The property was described as a modern two-storey terraced house.
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 £185 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service fees.
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 £185 per week, including service fees, 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 amount.
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.