Tribunal Sets £12,000/Year Rent for Assured Tenancy in Ombersley
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the annual rent at £12,000, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax.
⚖️ 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 £12,000 annually.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a 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 can't be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination 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 annual rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £12,000, effective from 24 June 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £12,000 per annum, effective from 24 June 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/47UF/MNR/2024/0161
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 [NAME] Ombersley Droitwich [POSTCODE]
Mr N [NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT] [COMPANY] S/O Savills (UK) [COMPANY] 1 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £12,000 Per annum (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 24 June 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 24 June 1972 5. Length of the term or rental period Periodic 6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 8. Description of premises Four bed detached house
[NAME] of Decision 13 February 2025
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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
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognizes the tenant's right to have their rent assessed under the specified act.
- Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 provides a clear entitlement for tenants to have their rent determined.
- The tenant's request for rent determination aligns with legal provisions.
- The Housing Act 1988 supports the tenant’s application for rent assessment.
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 £12,000 annually, excluding water rates and council tax.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the annual rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £12,000 annually, considering the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which governs such determinations.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14, was applied to determine the rent.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14, to set the rent at £12,000 annually.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the tenant 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 relevant statutory provisions.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.