Tribunal sets £530/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 monthly rent at £530, excluding some charges like water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand their financial obligations under their tenancy agreement.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy starting 1st July 2020.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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. Additionally, a tenant can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar periodic tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £530 per month, effective from 1st September 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £530 per month, effective from 1st September 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/31UC/MNR/2022/0072
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] [NAME]) [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] and [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £530.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1st September 2022
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1st July 2020
5. Length of the term or rental period Assured Periodic
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord & Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises A self-contained first floor flat comprising hallway with storeroom off lounge, kitchen. Two bedroom and bathroom. There is double glazing in timber frames and gas fire central heating shared car parking area.
Chairman [NAME] of Decision 16 January 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £730/month rent for assured tenancy in Horsforth
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £525/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £500/month rent for assured tenancy in Bradford
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164310
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2150/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Oldham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Set for Assured Periodic Tenancy Under Housing Act 1988
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £730/month rent for assured tenancy in Ashton-under-Lyne
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4133311
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £775
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1042/month rent for assured tenancy in Derby
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
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.
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of the rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
- A 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 £530 per month, effective from 1st September 2022.
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 £530 per month, effective from 1st September 2022, based on 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 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 expect their rent to be set according to the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.