Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Bacup
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £850 per month, effective from September 18, 2023.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £850 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide a fair rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market. This applies to periodic tenancies where the rental periods match those of the current tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £850 per month, effective from 18 September 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 18 September 2023, setting the rent at £850 per calendar month.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/47UD/MNR/2023/0207
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 73 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME].(Est.Man.) [NAME]. [RESPONDENT] 2, 26A St. James Business Centre, Bacup, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £850.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 18 September 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 18 April 2012
5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs s.11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.
8. Description of premises Mid-terraced 1970s three bedroom house with garage.
Chairman Mr I D Humphries FRICS Date of Decision 24 January 2024
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined 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 £850 per calendar month, effective from 18 September 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a mid-terraced house in Bacup.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £850 per month based on the Housing Act 1988 Section 14, which governs rent determinations for assured periodic tenancies.
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 for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of 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 set according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.