Tribunal Sets £575 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Houghton le Spring
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £575 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a semi-detached house in Rainton Bridge.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £575, effective from January 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 7 January 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CM/MNR/2023/0438
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 54 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] c/o [NAME], [COMPANY], [ADDRESS], Rainton Bridge, Houghton le Spring, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £575.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 7 January 2024
3. The amount included for services is: Not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 7 January 2021
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard – Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 S11
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Unfurnished
8. Description of premises 2 Bedroom Semi-Detached ex Local Authority house, double-glazed, gas fired radiator central heating, also with GF WC.
[NAME] of Decision 17 January 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Middleton
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £570/month rent for assured tenancy in Kensington
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164098
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 set according to the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- In one case, the outcome was listed as 'Other', but the entitlement to rent setting under the Housing Act 1988 remained consistent.
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 £575 per month, effective from January 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the appropriate monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £575 per month, effective from January 2024, 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 in favour of 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.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents used.