Tribunal sets £855/month rent for assured tenancy in central City
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £855, which took effect on April 28, 2024, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, in this case involving a central city location.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £855 per month, effective from 28 April 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 £855 per month, effective from 28 April 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FY/MNR/2024/0068
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 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: 855 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable n/a Per n/a
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 28 July 2021 5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly 6. Allocation of liability for repairs In accordance with lease agreement 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord All furniture and floor coverings 8. Description of premises A second floor one bedroomed flat in a purpose built development located in a central City location surrounded by mixed use properties.
[NAME] of Decision 12 July 2024
📊 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
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant requested a rent assessment under the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognized the tenant's right to a fair rent determination.
- The Housing Act 1988 was cited as the legal basis for the tenant's claim.
- The assured periodic tenancy agreement was in compliance with 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 £855 per month, effective from 28 April 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the fair rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £855 per month based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
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 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.
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.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.