First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164606
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £480 excluding some charges. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a three-storey shared house.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering the terms of the existing tenancy and disregarding certain factors such as improvements made by the tenant.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £480.00, effective from February 7, 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £480 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FY/MNR/2023/0003
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 [RESPONDENT] 96 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £480.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 07 February 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable ---------- Per ----------
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 07/02/2022
5. Length of the term or rental period Six Months
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Bed, desk, chair, chest, wardrobe, to room. Furniture to communal areas. White goods
8. Description of premises A three Storey shared house comprising hall, lounge, kitchen, and shower room. On the first floor is another shower room. There are let rooms to ground, first and second floors. This room is on the ground floor.
[NAME] of Decision 23/03/2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £550/month rent for assured tenancy in Bishop Auckland
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £140/week rent for assured tenancy in Hull
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £740/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £3,400/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1650/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164590
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Hull
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163057
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £975
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £140 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Hull
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1900/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1,300 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
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 rent for the property to be £480.00 per month.
- The decision on the rent determination takes effect from 07 February 2023.
- The rent amount excludes water rates and council tax.
- The landlord provides a bed, desk, chair, chest, wardrobe to the room, and furniture to communal areas, including white goods.
- The property is a three-storey shared house with various communal areas and let rooms on different floors.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £480, effective from February 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically the amount set at £480.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £480 per month based on the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on the application of the Housing Act 1988 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, setting the rent at £480 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents used.