Tribunal sets £161/week rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £161, which took effect on 31 July 2019, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 £161.00 per week.
📖 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 decide on the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The decision takes into account the type of tenancy, its terms, and any relevant improvements or conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £161.00, effective from 31 July 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £161 per week, effective from 31 July 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/36UD/MNR/2019/0047
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 12 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Northumberland and [RESPONDENT] 1st Floor, Citygate, St. James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £161.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in para 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 31 July 2019
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 26 September 2012
5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As Section 11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Victorian terrace, brick and slate. Re-roofed & bathroom extension. Original kitchen layout. 3 bedroomed with limited living space
[NAME] of Decision 3 October 2019
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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's right to have rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 was recognized.
- Courts consistently allowed claims where tenants requested rent adjustments under the Act.
- Cases were often decided in favor of the tenant when the Housing Act was cited correctly.
- Tenants succeeded when they demonstrated compliance with the procedural requirements of the Act.
- Claims were successful when the tenant could show that the landlord did not follow proper procedures.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- Cases were marked as "Other" when the specific relief sought was not granted.
- No clear factors emerged that went against the claimant based on the provided outcomes.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £161.00, effective from 31 July 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Newcastle upon Tyne.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £161 per week, effective from 31 July 2019, following 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
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 Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.