Tribunal Sets £695/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Nottingham
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £695 per month, starting from April 1st, 2023, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as applied in this case involving a semi-detached house in Bagthorpe Village.
📖 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 the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. This applies to periodic tenancies where the terms match those of the original tenancy, 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 £695 per month, effective from April 1st, 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 £695 per month, effective from April 1st, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/37UD/MNR/2023/0048
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 12 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Mr & Mrs [RESPONDENT] 116 Lower Bagthorpe, Bagthorpe Village, Nottingham, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £695 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1st April 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1st November 2014
5. Length of the term or rental period Six monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises A semi detached house comprising front lounge, inner hallway with WC off. Dining room. Small kitchen. On the first floor are two double bedrooms and bathroom. Gas central heating. UPVC double glazing. Front and rear garden.
[NAME] of Decision 26/06/23
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,450/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £684/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164310
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £330/week rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £103/week rent for assured tenancy in retirement complex
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1400/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164098
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147692
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £120/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bury
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £346 weekly 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
- The tribunal determined the rent to be 695 pounds per month.
- The decision on the rent takes effect from April 1, 2023.
- The property is a semi-detached house with specific rooms and features.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £695 per month, effective from April 1st, 2023.
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 £695 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.