First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164237
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £490 per month, starting from January 1, 2023.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, setting a specific monthly rent of £490.00.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the existing agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £490.00, effective from January 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £490 per month, effective from January 1, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FY/MNR/2023/0004
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]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] 96 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £490.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 January 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable ---------- Per ----------
4. Service charges are variable and are included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 20/06/2014
6. Length of the term or rental period Six Months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Bed, wardrobe, chest, desk, chair, bedside cupboard, Furniture to communal areas, white goods
9. Description of premises A three storey house comprising hall, lounge, kitchen, and shower room. On the ground floor is another shower room. There are let rooms to ground, first and second floors. This room is on the first floor.
[NAME] of Decision 23/03/2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £490.00 per month.
- The tribunal's decision on the rent took effect from January 1, 2023.
- The landlord provided specific furniture, including a bed, wardrobe, and desk.
- The premises were described as a three-storey house with multiple rooms, including a first-floor room.
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 £490 per month, effective from January 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £490 per month 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.
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 the evidence or documents that mattered.