First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165071
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £627, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from September 28, 2022.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, specifically in this case, the rent was set at £627 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide what rent the property could reasonably expect in the open market if rented by a willing landlord. This applies to periodic tenancies where the periods match those of the current tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £627 per month, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £627 per month, effective from 28th September 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FK/MNR/2022/0078
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
24 [ADDRESS],
[POSTCODE] [NAME]
Mr [APPELLANT]
Landlord I Taylor
Address
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: 627.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28th September 2022
3. The amount included for services is not applicable ---------- Per ----------
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 28th November 2021
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
None
9. Description of premises
An end town house comprising porch, lounge, kitchen and rear sun room, on the first floor one double bedroom, 1 single bedroom and bathroom. Front and rear garden. Car parking space, Double glazed and gas central heating
Chairman [NAME] of Decision 13/01/2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the monthly rent to be 627.00, excluding water rates and council tax.
- The decision for the rent determination took effect on 28th September 2022.
- The premises are described as an end town house with specific rooms and features.
- The tenancy commenced on 28th November 2021 for a period of six months.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £627 per month.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £627 per month, following the provisions 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 the evidence or documents that mattered.