Tribunal Sets £680 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Barnsley
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £680 per month, effective from 28 July 2023, under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent adjustment reflecting property conditions, as evidenced by the £45 monthly deduction for issues like a non-functional burglar alarm.
📖 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 decide on the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The decision takes into account the type of tenancy, its terms, and any relevant improvements or 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 £680 per month, reflecting deductions for property issues.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £680 per month, effective from 28 July 2023, under the Housing Act 1988.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CC/MNR/2023/0242
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 47 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] [NAME] 6A Eastgate, Barnsley, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 680.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 July 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 28 January 2014
5. Length of the term or rental period 6 Months
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord NA
8. Description of premises Bungalow with living room, kitchen, shower room with toilet, two bedrooms and a concrete sectional garage. The carpet in the single bedroom is threadbare, the garage door and garage rainwater drainage needs attention and the burglar alarm is not functional. Deductions of £45 per calendar month are made from the rent to reflect these issues.
[NAME] [NAME] of Decision 8 November 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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
- A tenant is entitled to a fair determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to a rent determination 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 £680 per month, effective from 28 July 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the appropriate rent for an assured periodic tenancy given the condition of the property and the services provided.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £680 per month, considering the condition of the property and the services provided.
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 condition of the property and the services provided, which influenced the rent determination.
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 based on the condition of the property and the services provided.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The condition of the property and the services provided were considered in the decision.