Tribunal sets £500/month rent for assured tenancy in Birkenhead
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £500, starting from September 2019. This decision was made by Judge Colin Green.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this specific case involving a two-bedroom flat in Birkenhead.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay 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 set the rent at a level that a willing landlord would 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 £500 per month, effective from September 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £500 per month, effective from September 2019. The decision was made by Judge Colin Green on 27 September 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BY/MNR/2019/0056
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]
[ADDRESS] [RESPONDENT]
Landlord The [RESPONDENT] 1 Abbotts Quay, Monks Ferry, Birkenhead, Merseyside, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £500.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 05 September 2019
3. The amount included for services is/is
not applicable
Per
4 . Date assured tenancy commenced 05 March 2012
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement dated 05 September 2011
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Two –bedroom ground floor flat, with living room and kitchen, bathroom/wc and garden at rear.
[ADDRESS] of Decision 27 September 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 requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No relevant factors identified in the provided cases leading to a decision against the claimant.
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 £500 per month, effective from September 2019.
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 £500 per month, effective from September 2019, in accordance with 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 centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14, to determine the rent for an 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.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination of their rent under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.