Tribunal sets £1010/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1010, excluding water rates and council tax but including any specified amounts. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy in Newcastle upon Tyne.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1010.00 per calendar month, effective from December 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1010 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AE/MNR/2022/0200
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 8 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
Landlord [NAME] ([COMPANY]) [RESPONDENT] 1st Floor Citygate, [ADDRESS], Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1010.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 December 2022
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 January 2016
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord all repairs, SS 11 and 12 Housing Act 1985. Tenant internal decorations
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises First floor flat with living room, bedroom, kitchen toilet/shower
Chairman A [NAME] of Decision 6/3/2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the monthly rent to be £1010.00.
- The decision on the rent determination takes effect from December 1, 2022.
- The landlord is responsible for all repairs under sections 11 and 12 of the Housing Act 1985.
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 £1010, effective from December 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy in Newcastle.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1010 per month, effective from December 2022, 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 centered on the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the tenant who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination of their rent under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.