Tribunal sets £450/month rent for assured tenancy in St.
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This means the rent for the property was set according to the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📖 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. 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.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £450 per month, effective from January 2021.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took into account the terms of the tenancy agreement and the relevant statutory provisions.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/44UD/MNR/2020/0059
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 7b St. [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord Complete Lettings (T/A [RESPONDENT]) [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £450.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 January 2021
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 October 2014
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Not applicable – None
8. Description of premises Second floor 1 bedroom flat comprising open plan lounge/kitchen + shared laundry
[NAME] of Decision 26 February 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 a rent determination under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a reduced rent if the property is in poor condition.
- The tenant is entitled to a fair market rent for their property under an assured periodic tenancy.
- The tenant is entitled to a reduced rent if the property is in disrepair and not compliant with local authority standards.
- The tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per 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 £450 per month, effective from January 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at a fair amount.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £450 per month, effective from January 2021, based on the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on determining the appropriate rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination of their rent through the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents used.