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

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📌 In brief

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £950 per month, effective from April 30th, 2025. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as applied in this case involving a semi-detached house in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

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 rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. This applies to periodic tenancies where the periods match those of the current tenancy.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £950, effective from 30 April 2025.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 30 April 2025, setting the monthly rent at £950 excluding water rates and council tax.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CJ/MNR/2025/0757

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], Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne [POSTCODE]

I Jefferson K Usher

Landlord [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], Newcastle upon Tyne [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME]

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: 30 April 2025

3. The amount included for services is: Not applicable

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 30 November 2018

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard, as per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Beds & Mattresses

8. Description of premises 1920s/1930s semi-detached house comprising porch, hall, 2 Reception, Kitchen, Utility, 3 Bedrooms, and Bathroom. Radiator central heating, double-glazing. Externally gardens front and rear plus garage store.

Chairman I Jefferson Date of Decision 2 June 2025

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £950 per month, effective from 30 April 2025.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a semi-detached house in Newcastle upon Tyne.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £950 per month, effective from 30 April 2025, 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 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, as the rent was set according to their request.

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, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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