Tribunal sets £124 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £124.00 per week, effective from April 1st, 2024. 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 a weekly rent of £124.00.
📖 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 they pay. The tribunal will then decide a fair rent based on what a willing landlord might charge in the open market for a similar property. The application can't be made if the current rent is already set by a previous tribunal decision 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 weekly rent at £124.00 for an assured periodic tenancy, effective from April 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 1 April 2024, setting the weekly rent at £124.00 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CQ/MNR/2024/0078
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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 4040 Solihull Parkway Birmingham [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £124.00 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable £26.31 Per week
4. Date assured tenancy commenced April 2002
5. Length of the term or rental period weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs s 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises One bedroom self-contained flat, fourth floor, over shops
[NAME] of Decision 19 July 2024
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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 tenant was entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The Tribunal determined the new rent to be £124.00 per week.
- The new rent decision takes effect from April 1, 2024.
- The amount included for services in the rent is £26.31 per week.
- The tenancy is for a one-bedroom self-contained flat on the fourth floor above shops.
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 £124.00 per week, effective from 1 April 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £124.00 per week.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £124.00 per week, effective from 1 April 2024, following the application 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 determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.