Tribunal sets £104.68 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 £104.68, effective from April 4th, 2022. This decision was made under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 £104.68 per week.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering the reasonable expectation of what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £104.68 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 04 April 2022, setting the weekly rent at £104.68 excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2022/0013
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 17 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], Birmingham, West Midlands, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr & Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £104.68 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 04 April 2022
3. The amount included for services is £2.62 Per Week
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 31 January 2000
5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
8. Description of premises Modern three bedroom end terrace house with parking
[NAME] of Decision 7 June 2022
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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 £104.68 per week.
- The decision on the rent amount takes effect from April 4, 2022.
- The weekly rent includes £2.62 for services.
- The property is described as a modern three-bedroom end terrace house with parking.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £104.68 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service costs.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the appropriate rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether the proposed rent of £104.68 per week was fair and in accordance with statutory guidelines.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £104.68 per week, as it was deemed fair and in compliance with 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 periodic tenancy.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of statutory guidelines to ensure the rent was fair and reasonable.
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 £104.68 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 set according to statutory guidelines, ensuring fairness and compliance with the law.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the exact evidence or documents that mattered, but it likely considered statutory guidelines and relevant documentation regarding the tenancy.