Tribunal Sets £103/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Retirement Complex
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £103 per week, starting from April 3, 2023, according to the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
Under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14, a tenant is entitled to have their rent determined by the Tribunal, which in this case set the rent at £103 per week.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured 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). The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market 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 £103 per week by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy to be £103 per week, effective from April 3, 2023, under the Housing Act 1988.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber File Ref No. CAM/22UH/MNR/2023/0033
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 13 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
[RESPONDENT] 1 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 103 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3 April 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 12 May 2021
5. Length of the term or rental period 12 months 6. Allocation of liability for repairs Tenant liable for internal repairs
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
9. Description of premises The Property comprises a ground floor flat within a two-storey retirement housing complex of 34 one-bedroom flats with a lift, lounge, resident management staff and guest facilities constructed in 1970.
The accommodation comprises a living room/kitchen, bathroom and a single bedroom. There is central heating and UPVC double glazing.
Chairman P [NAME] of Decision 27 June 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £625/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1300/month rent for assured tenancy in Barlby
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1125 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135549
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1350/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2000/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £404 Weekly
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 fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- There are no specific factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £103 per week, effective from 3 April 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £103 per week, effective from 3 April 2023, 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, setting the rent at £103 per week.
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.