Tribunal sets £550/month rent for assured tenancy in Bishop Auckland
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £550 starting from June 2024.
⚖️ 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 semi-detached bungalow in Bishop Auckland.
📖 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 be made if the rent has not been previously determined under this section and if less 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 £550 per calendar month, effective from 12 June 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £550 effective from June 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EJ/MNR/2024/0171
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], St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland [POSTCODE]
J A Platt J Fraser
Landlord [NAME] & [RESPONDENT]
PO Box 432 Scarborough [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £550 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 June 2024
3. The amount included for services is: Not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 12 October 2017
5. Rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
NA
8. Description of premises
2 Bedroom semi-detached bungalow
Chairman J A Platt Date of Decision 22 July 2024
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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 the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy in accordance with 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 £550 per calendar month, effective from 12 June 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Bishop Auckland.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £550 per month, effective from 12 June 2024, based on 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 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.