Tribunal sets £600/month rent for assured periodic tenancy in Nottingham
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £600, starting from 16 October 2023. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as determined by the First-tier Tribunal in this specific case involving a two-bedroom terraced property in Nottingham.
📖 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). The tribunal will then determine the rent at which the property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal allowed the claimant's request to set the rent at £600 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, effective from 16 October 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision set the rent at £600 per calendar month, effective from 16 October 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CF/MNR/2023/0395
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 40 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mrs [RESPONDENT] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] C/O [APPELLANT] 4 Hollowstone, Nottingham, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] & Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 600.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16 October 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 16th February 2021
5. Length of the term or rental period Per Calendar Month – Initially 6 Month Tenancy
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord All floor coverings
8. Description of premises 2 Bedroomed terraced property with living room, kitchen and bathroom. There is a yard to the rear of the property which is situated in a densely populated area and there are railway lines at the rear.
[NAME] of Decision 5th February 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £975/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £112 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Liverpool
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Telford
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £275 weekly rent for assured periodic tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £840/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1920/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £450/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy at £950 Per Month
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 determination of rent under the Housing Act 1988.
- The case involves an assured periodic tenancy.
- The request for rent determination is in accordance with the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant seeks a legal determination of the rent as per their rights.
- The court recognizes the tenant's right to have the rent determined.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £600, effective from 16 October 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a two-bedroom terraced house in Nottingham.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £600 per month based on the Housing Act 1988, considering the property's characteristics and location.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically Section 14, was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent for the 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined similarly under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.