First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy Under Housing Act 1988
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £810, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 rent at £810 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a 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. The application can't be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination under this section 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 £810, effective from 9 September 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £810 per calendar month, effective from 9 September 2022. The decision was made by Mr I Jefferson and Mrs A Usher on 13 December 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EF/MNR/2022/0128
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 17 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Mrs [RESPONDENT] c/o [RESPONDENT], [NAME] [ADDRESS], Billingham, Cleveland, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £810.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 9 September 2022
3. The amount included for services is: not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 9 March 2017
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Limited only, wardrobes, pictures, washing machine, but not fully furnished.
8. Description of premises
Detached property comprising 2 Reception, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Separate Double Garage, gardens front and rear, central heating and sealed unit glazing to original timber frames.
[NAME] of Decision 13 December 2022
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £750 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4133311
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
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 tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
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 £810 per calendar month, excluding certain charges but including others specified in the judgment.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically the amount and the items included in the rent.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £810 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified charges, based on the Housing Act 1s.14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14, was applied to determine the rent.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14, to set the rent at £810 per month.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, as the rent was set at £810 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can 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.