Tribunal sets £150/week rent for assured tenancy in Malvern
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £150, which will take effect from April 1, 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which applies to assured periodic tenancies in Malvern.
📖 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 £150 per week, effective from April 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £150, effective from April 1, 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/47UC/MNR/2024/0053
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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 37 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £150.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable n/a Per n/a
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 October 2016
5. Length of the term or rental period weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs s 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Self-contained two bedroom flat with garage. Victorian House in Malvern.
[NAME] of Decision 19 July 2024
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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
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
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 £150 per week, effective from 1 April 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy in a Victorian house in Malvern.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £150 per week, based on the terms of the tenancy agreement and the applicable legislation.
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 that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14, to set 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 £150 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 terms of their tenancy agreement and the relevant legislation.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the exact evidence or documents that mattered.