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AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·

Tribunal sets £950/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle

Case No.

📌 In brief

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on July 5, 2021.

⚖️ Legal holding

Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, a tenant is entitled to have their rent set by the Tribunal for an assured periodic tenancy, as applied in this case involving a monthly rent of £950.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

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 determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the existing agreement.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal allowed the claimant's application to set the rent at £950 per month for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on July 5, 2021.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AF/MNR/2021/0135

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 15 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr [RESPONDENT](Hons) LLM Property Law MA

[RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS] Castle Upon Tyne [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 950.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 05 July 2021

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced July 2018

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord House comprising 2 bedrooms, 1 living room a bathroom / wc a kitchen and a garden.

9. Description of premises

[NAME] MA LMM FRICS Date of Decision 11th November 2021

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

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's right to have rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 was recognized.
  • Courts consistently allowed claims where tenants requested rent adjustments under the Act.
  • There were no significant defenses presented by landlords in these cases.
  • All cases that followed the proper legal procedure were allowed.
  • The Housing Act 1988 clearly outlines the rights of tenants regarding rent setting.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • (No factors identified as leading to unfavorable outcomes for the claimant based on the provided cases.)

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 £950 per month, effective from July 2021.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £950 per month, effective from July 2021, 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 seek a determination of their rent under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify.

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