Tribunal sets £843.75/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 £843.75, effective from March 1st, 2022.
⚖️ 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 to set the monthly rent at £843.75.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy, except for a relevant low-cost tenancy, to apply to the appropriate tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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 under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £843.75 per 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. The decision took effect on 1st March 2022, setting the monthly rent at £843.75 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AH/MNR/2022/0008
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 33 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [COMPANY], St. [ADDRESS], Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 843.75 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1st March 2022
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable Not applicable Per Month
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 12th December 2021
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A purpose built ground floor flat built during the interwar years of the last century and surrounded by residential dwellings of various types and ages. The accommodation comprises a lounge, two bedrooms, bathroom/wc and kitchen. There is a private garden to the rear.
[NAME]. Date of Decision 22 July 2022
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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 new monthly rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
- The new rent decision took effect from March 1, 2022.
- The premises were described as a ground floor flat with a lounge, two bedrooms, bathroom/wc, kitchen, and a private garden.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £843.75.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £843.75 per month, following the provisions of 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.