Tribunal confirms £470/month rent for assured tenancy in Marske by the Sea
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £470 per month, starting from May 1, 2022, according to the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy in Marske by the Sea.
📖 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. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £470, effective from May 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £470 per calendar month, effective from 1 May 2022, following a determination under the Housing Act 1988.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EE/MNR/2022/0081
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 Flat above [NAME], Marske by the Sea, [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] c/o [NAME], [ADDRESS], New Marske, Redcar, Cleveland
Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £470.00 Per Calendar Month (including water rates (amount unknown) but excluding council tax)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 May 2022
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 May 2018
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Large flat on 1st floor over Cricket Clubhouse comprising 1 Reception, Kitchen, 2 x Double Bedrooms and Bathroom. External garden
[NAME] of Decision 25 August 2022
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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 tenant requests a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.
- The tenant's rent is to be assessed according to statutory guidelines.
- The tenant's rent determination is based on section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The landlord's notice to increase rent complies with the Housing Act 1988 requirements.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No significant factors identified that went against the claimant in these cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £470, effective from May 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Marske by the Sea.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £470 per month, effective from May 2022, in accordance with 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 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 the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
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 relevant legislation, such as the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.