Tribunal Sets £735 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £735.00, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified amounts.
⚖️ Legal holding
Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, a tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination, which in this case was set at £735.00 per month.
📖 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 rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application cannot be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £735.00, effective from 03/09/2024.
📜 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 £735.00 per month, effective from 03/09/2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Other
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/OOCN/MNR/2024/0066 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] Mr [RESPONDENT] Landlord [RESPONDENT] 2 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Tenant Marie & [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £735.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 03/09/2024 3. The amount included for services is not applicable ________ _ Per ________ _ 4. Date assured tenancy commenced 03/09/2023 5. Length of the term or rental period 6 Months 6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 8. Description of premises A terraced house of traditional construction over 3 floors comprising living room, kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom. The house has central heating and double glazing. Rear garden. [NAME] of Decision 05/02/2025
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant successfully invoked the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognized the tenant's right to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- In some instances, the court decided the case as 'Other', indicating a different disposition.
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 £735.00, effective from 03/09/2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £735.00.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £735.00 per month, effective from 03/09/2024, based on the Housing Act 1988.
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 a fair 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, setting the rent at £735.00 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, this means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be determined under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.