First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164078
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1450, effective from January 28, 2023, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, specifically in this case, the rent was set at £1450.00 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1450.00 per month, effective from January 28, 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1450 per month effective from January 28, 2023, after considering the relevant factors and agreement between the tenant and landlord.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AB/MNR/2023/0003
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 81 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] address : 9 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1450.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28th January 2023
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
*4. Service charges are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 28th March 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 Months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs In accordance with agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A mid terrace ex local authority house: two bedrooms, bathroom, living room, kitchen, conservatory, rear garden
[NAME] of Decision 20TH July 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2,500/month rent for assured tenancy in Teddington
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £210.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £240 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £700/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Ashton-in-Makerfield
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £311.53 fortnightly rent for assured tenancy in Salford
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2500/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £650/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Nottingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £500/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £570 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
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's right to have their rent determined under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was recognized.
- The court consistently allowed claims where tenants requested rent determination under the specified act section.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- There are no distinct factors identified that led to a decision 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1450.00 per month, effective from January 28, cq 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1450.00 per month, effective from January 28, 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 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, setting the rent at £1450.00 per month.
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.