Tribunal sets £127 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Middlesbrough
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £127 per week, starting from April 7th, 2025.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have the rent for their assured periodic tenancy set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent at £127 per week.
📖 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 the 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 determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal allowed the claimant's application to set the rent for their assured periodic tenancy at £127 per week, effective from 7 April 2025.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £127 per week, effective from 7 April 2025.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EC/MNR/2025/0699
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 24 Manor Wood, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, [POSTCODE]
J Fraser J [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Places for [APPELLANT]
PO BOX 2070, Preston, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £127 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in para 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 7 April 2025
3. The amount included for services is: £12.38 Per week
4. Date periodic assured tenancy commenced 7 November 2014
5. Rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per s.11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
None.
8. Description of premises
A 1-bedroom, purpose-built, ground floor flat within a two-storey block.
Chairman J Fraser Date of Decision 13 May 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £730/month rent for assured tenancy in Ashton-under-Lyne
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £845/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £165 weekly 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
- 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 is invoked successfully by tenants.
- Tenants are granted the right to have their rent determined as per the act.
- The Housing Act 1988 is applied correctly in favor of the tenant.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal allowed the claimant's application to set the rent for their assured periodic tenancy at £127 per week, effective from 7 April 2025.
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 £127 per week.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £127 per week, effective from 7 April 2025, because the claimant's application met the requirements under 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 claimant's application to set the rent for their assured periodic tenancy at £127 per week, which was supported by the relevant provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, they may apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to set the rent for their assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.