Tribunal sets £395/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 £395, effective from October 2021. This decision was based on the Housing Act 1988 and the terms of the tenancy agreement.
⚖️ 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 a fixed monthly rent of £395.
📖 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 a fair open-market rent for the property, considering factors such as the type of tenancy, the start date of the new tenancy, and the terms of the original 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 £395, effective from October 2021.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £395 per month effective from October 2021. The decision was made based on the relevant statutory provisions and the terms of the tenancy agreement.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FY/MNR/2021/0053
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 24 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £395.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 October 2021
3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 19 January 2018 6. Length of the term or rental period Periodic 7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord & Tenant Act and Tenancy Agreement 8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Desk, Bed, Wardrobe, Chest, Cabinet
9. Description of premises A 7 bedroom HMO with communal kitchen and living room. First floor bathroom, second floor shower room (both shared) and unusable ground floor WC. Gas heating. Double glazing.
[NAME] of Decision 05 November 2021
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the fair rent for the assured periodic tenancy to be £395.00 per month.
- The new rent decision takes effect from October 1, 2021.
- The property is a 7-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation with shared kitchen, living room, and bathrooms.
- The landlord provides furniture including a desk, bed, wardrobe, chest, and cabinet.
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 £395.00 per month, effective from 1 October 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a 7-bedroom HMO.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £395.00 per month, effective from 1 October 2021, in accordance with 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.
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.