Tribunal sets £124.90 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £124.90, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax. This decision was made by a person, the Chairman of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the weekly rent.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £124.90 per week, excluding certain charges but including service fees.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £124.90 per week, effective from April 6th, 2020. The decision was made by Mr Vernon Ward, Chairman of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CT/MNR/2020/0026
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 118 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] (Hons) FRICS
Landlord Midland Heart Address [ADDRESS], Birmingham, West Midlands, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £124.90 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 06 April 2020
3. The amount included for services is £34.13 Per Week
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced Jan 2015
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs L + T 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Second floor flat with one bedroom
[NAME] (Hons) FRICS Date of Decision 1 June 2020
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the weekly rent for the property to be £124.90.
- The decision on the rent took effect from April 6, 2020.
- The determined rent included £34.13 per week for services.
- The property is described as a second-floor flat with one bedroom.
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 £124.90 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service fees.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether the proposed rent of £124.90 per week was fair and reasonable.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £124.90 per week, considering the relevant factors under the Housing Act 1fsp
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14, was applied to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14, to set the rent at £124.90 per week.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, confirming the rent at £124.90 per week.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, this means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can 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.