Tribunal sets £2499/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £2499.00, excluding some charges, effective from 29 September 2021.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14, as seen in this case involving a flat in Newcastle.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under 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 application can't be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £2499.00 per month, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the judgment.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £2499.00 excluding certain charges, effective from 29 September 2021.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2021/0139
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]
Judge [NAME]
Landlord [COMPANY], [ADDRESS] upon Tyne NE1 4 JE
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 2499.00 Per CM (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 29.09.2021
3 . Service charges are variable and are not included
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 10/09/2010
6. Length of the term or rental period Assured periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement and Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
9. Description of premises The premises is a flat situated in a purpose, built block of flats currently laid out with 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room bathroom and Patio area to the rear.
Chairman Judge Daley Date of Decision 29.09.2021
📊 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 is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of 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 £2499.00 per month, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the judgment.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £2499.00 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £2499.00 per month, following the provisions of 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.
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 £2499.00 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can 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.