First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172875
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £770.00 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified amounts.
⚖️ 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 £770.00 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, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar property.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £770.00 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paras 3.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £770.00 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BN/MNR/2018/0060
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 2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mrs [RESPONDENT] Ms [RESPONDENT]
[NAME] 775 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 770.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 24 January 2019
3. The amount included for services is
not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 24 February 2015
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord All white good. Carpets and curtains. 3 beds, 2 sofas, dining table & 4 chairs; coffee table.
8. Description of premises End terrace house with off – street parking
[NAME] of Decision 4 February 2019
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £115 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £965 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164114
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £435 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4161737
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4144867
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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 770.00 pounds per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect on January 24, 2019.
- The tenancy for the property commenced on February 24, 2015.
- The rental period for the tenancy was monthly.
- The landlord provided several items of furniture, including white goods, carpets, curtains, beds, sofas, a dining table, and a coffee table.
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 £770.00 per month, effective from 24 January 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £770.00 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.