Tribunal sets £663/month rent for assured tenancy in Leicestershire
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision was made under the Housing Act 1988 and took effect on 1st September 2021.
⚖️ 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 £663.00 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on the open-market rent, considering factors like 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 £663.00, effective from 1st September 2021.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 1st September 2021.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/31UC/MNR/2021/0046
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 Glovers Farm, [ADDRESS], Burton- on-the-wolds, Loughborough, Leicestershire, [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] 10 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £663.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1st September 2021
3. Date assured tenancy commenced 1st February 1990
4. Length of the term or rental period Assured periodic
5. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord & Tenant Act
6. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
7. Description of premises A detached chalet bungalow in a rural location. Entrance hall, two reception rooms, kitchen, and bathroom. Three bedrooms. Electric storage heaters. Double glazing. Gardens.
[NAME] of Decision 12/01/2022
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal set the rent at £663.00 per month.
- The decision on the rent took effect from 1st September 2021.
- The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy.
- The landlord was not providing any furniture.
- The property was described as a detached chalet bungalow with three bedrooms and gardens.
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 £663.00 per month, effective from 1st September 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy located in Burton-on-the-wolds.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £663.00 per month based on the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which provides for the determination of rent for assured periodic tenancies.
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 for the assured periodic tenancy.
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 according to their request.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination of rent for their assured periodic tenancy through the First-tier Tribunal.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.