Tribunal sets £950/month rent for assured tenancy in Chatham
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent is £950, excluding water rates and council tax, and the decision took effect on 11th September 2023.
⚖️ 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 converted ground floor flat in Kent.
📖 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. However, such an application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what 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 £950.00 per month, effective from 11th September 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal decided on the rent registration for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £950, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 11th September 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BF/MNR/2023/0256
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]
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] C/O [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS] ,Chatham , Kent ME5 9 BU
[NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 950.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 11th September 2023
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable Nil Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 6th November 2015
6. Length of the term or rental period 6 Months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A converted ground floor flat in a 2 Storey house comprising 1 bedrooms , living room / kitchen, bathroom / WC , garden and allocated parking space .
[NAME] of Decision 11 September 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Stourbridge
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1000/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £138/week rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £795/month rent for assured tenancy in Stockport
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £700/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Preston
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,400/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1250/month rent for assured tenancy in Leeds
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £169.84 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4136283
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £290 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
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 have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No significant factors identified that went against the claimant in these cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £950, effective from September 11, 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £950.00 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £950 per month, following the provisions of 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 centered on the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the appropriate 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, confirming the rent at £950 per month.
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, ensuring fair and reasonable rent levels.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.