First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164114
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1400 per month, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax. This decision applies from April 7, 2023.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, ensuring the landlord does not overcharge, as seen in this case involving a ground-floor flat in a late C19th terraced house.
📖 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. 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 applies to a periodic tenancy with the same terms as the original tenancy, starting on the date of the application or at the beginning of the new period specified in the notice.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1400, effective from April 7, 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1400 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment. The decision took effect on April 7, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. TR/LON/00BH/MNR/2023/0150
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 69A [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
N [NAME]
Landlord [NAME] [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1400.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 07 April 2023
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable n/a Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included n/a
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 7 December 2015
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Per tenancy
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Wardrobe Kitchen table sofa TV stand Washing machine Hob/ Oven No fridge
9. Description of premises Ground floor 1 bed living room kitchen bathroom, flat converted from 3 level late C19th terraced house. Garden, off road parking to front. FGFCH double glazing. Within walking distance of High St. retail, bus, tube, train links.
Note: The landlord is not obliged to charge this market rent but, may not charge more.
[NAME] of Decision 26 June 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1725 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Brent
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £350 Weekly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £665 Weekly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £941 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in [Postcode]
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2150/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £435 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £5000 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £575/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £965 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £700 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £860 Monthly 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
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to a decision 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 £1400, effective from April 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent charged for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1400 per month, effective from 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 that the landlord must not charge more than the market 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.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be set according to the market rate under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.