Tribunal sets £875/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £875, which took effect in October 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the monthly rent of £875.
📖 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 the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application can be made if the rent hasn't been previously determined under this section and if less 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 £875 per month, effective from 9 October 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 £875 per month, effective from October 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/37UD/MDT/2024/0601
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 6 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] C/O [APPELLANT] 279-281 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] and [NAME]
1. The rent is: £875.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 9 October 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 9 October 2021
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly - Periodic
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises First floor flat with living room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. Off street parking.
[NAME] of Decision 6 February 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £570 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £127 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Middlesbrough
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135511
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- A 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 £875 per month, effective from 9 October 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at the correct amount.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £875 per month based on the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
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.
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 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.