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Tribunal Sets £650 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Glossop

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £650, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes other specified amounts. This decision applies from September 2022.

⚖️ 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 Glossop.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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, tenants 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 tenancy in the open market.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £650, effective from 1 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 £650 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment. The decision took effect on 1 September 2022.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/17UH/MNR/2022/0069

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 3 HADFIELD STREET, GLOSSOP, [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT], 1 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £650.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 September 2022

3. The amount included for services is not applicable --- Per ---

4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 May 2021

6. Length of the term or rental period 12 months

7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord & Tenant Act

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord none

9. Description of premises A semi detached house comprising porch, lounge and kitchen. On the first floor are two bedrooms and bathroom with three piece sanitary suite and shower over the bath. Gas central heating. Double glazing. Small rear garden with shed.

[NAME] of Decision 17 November 2022

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

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 determination of their rent under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • There is no clear pattern in the cases where the outcome was not allowed as only one case had an outcome labeled as "Other".

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 £650 per month, effective from 1 September 2022.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Glossop.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £650 per month, effective from 1 September 2022, 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.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the person who brought the case, setting the rent at £650 per month.

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.

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