Tribunal Sets £770 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent was fixed at £770, excluding water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a monthly rent of £770.00.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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 can't 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £770.00 per month, effective from 5 August 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £770 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2022/0057
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 82 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [APPELLANT] 48 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £770.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 5 August 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 5 August 2021
6. Length of the term or rental period monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Not applicable
9. Description of premises 2 storey mid-terrace house comprising two living rooms, kitchen, bathroom, 3 bedrooms and rear garden. On street parking only.
[NAME] of Decision 28 November 2022
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165925
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £600/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £98.66 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1550 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147697
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal upholds £650/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £495/month rent for assured tenancy in Gateshead
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £625/month rent for assured tenancy in Stockport
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4144923
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Upholds £710 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Birmingham
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 register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.
- The request is made according to Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The landlord is required to provide the register of rents upon request.
- Previous similar cases have consistently supported the tenant's right to a rent register.
- The court upholds the tenant's entitlement to a register of rents.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- (No factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided cases.)
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £770, excluding water rates and council tax.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved in the case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which requires a register of rents for assured periodic tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically Section 14, was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the statutory requirement for a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant, confirming the rent as requested.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for guidance on rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included documentation related to the tenancy agreement and statutory requirements.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.