Tribunal sets £320/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle upon Tyne
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £320, effective from June 29, 2022. This decision was based on the terms of the tenancy agreement and relevant laws.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case involving a mid-terrace house in Newcastle upon Tyne.
📖 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. The application cannot be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £320.00, effective from 29 June 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £320 per month effective June 29, 2022. The decision was made after considering the terms of the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CJ/MNR/2022/0099
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 Room 5, [ADDRESS], Newcastle upon Tyne, [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Dr [RESPONDENT] [NAME] [ADDRESS], Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £320.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 29 June 2022
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 29 February 2020
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Bed, Chair, Cupboard and Wardrobe. Rent Inclusive of essential services e.g. heating and lighting
9. Description of premises Mid-terrace house in rooms on ground, first and attic floors built around 1900. Shared Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom. Rear Yard, Small front garden.
[NAME] of Decision 1 September 2022
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £995/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,200/month rent for assured tenancy in North Yorkshire
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £140/week 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 for the property to be £320.00 per calendar month.
- The rent includes essential services like heating and lighting.
- The property is a mid-terrace house with shared living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
- The landlord provides furniture including a bed, chair, cupboard, and wardrobe.
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 £320.00 per month, effective from 29 June 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a mid-terrace house in Newcastle upon Tyne.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £320.00 per month, effective from 29 June 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 that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, setting the rent at £320.00 per month, effective from 29 June 2022.
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.