Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £510 Per Month
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £510, excluding some charges like water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand what they need to pay each month.
⚖️ 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 involving a mid-terrace flat in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to the appropriate tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application cannot be made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £510, excluding certain charges but including others.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £510 per calendar month excluding certain charges. The decision took effect on 18 October 2020.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CJ/MNR/2020/0044
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], Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, [POSTCODE]
I D Jefferson FRICS K Usher
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £510.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 18 October 2020
3. The amount included for services is: not applicable
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 18 May 2016
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Yes. Bunk bed + 1xmattress, Carpets to 2 x Bedrooms + Living Room, 2 x wardrobes (1 in disrepair), Dining tables & 3 chairs, Double Bed, TV, 2 x Sofas, curtains, cooker, fridge, and washing machine.
9. Description of premises Ground Floor mid-terrace Tyneside flat, built around 1900, internal accommodation comprises, 1 Reception, 2 x Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bathroom.. Central Heating and Double-glazing.
Tribunal Judge Mr ID Jefferson Date of Decision 16 February 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £863.50 rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1300/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £550 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169062
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £545/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £138 weekly rent for assured periodic tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £320/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle upon Tyne
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £695/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2050/month 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 assured periodic tenancy.
- The new rent was set at £510.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the new rent took effect on 18 October 2020.
- The landlord provided several items of furniture, including a bunk bed and a double bed.
- The premises are a ground floor mid-terrace Tyneside flat with two bedrooms.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £510, excluding certain charges but including others.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £510 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £510 per month, as required by the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied to determine the rent for the assured tenancy.
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 appropriate rent for the assured 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?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered in making the decision.