Tribunal Sets £960/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Wolverhampton
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £960, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have the rent for an assured periodic tenancy set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case.
📖 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 tribunal determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar 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 £960, effective from December 2020.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £960, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/41UF/MNR/2020/0062
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 40 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] & Ms [RESPONDENT] The Smithy, The Fold, Seisdon, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £960.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 December 2020
3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 01 November 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period Twelve Months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord White goods comprising oven, hob with extractor, fridge freezer and dishwasher. The Tenants use their own washing machine.
9. Description of premises A semi detached home comprising hallway, lounge/dining room, breakfast kitchen and w.c. On the first floor are three bedrooms and bathroom. Gas central heating. UPVC double glazing. Gardens to front and rear. Garage.
[NAME] of Decision 24/02/2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169884
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £2,250/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £790/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £675/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4161741
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Nottingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £2100 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2,100/month 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 determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant seeks a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy agreement.
- The tenant requests that their rent be set according to the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- There are no clear factors identified that go against the claimant in the provided cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £960, effective from December 2020.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, which the Tribunal had to determine.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £960 per month, considering the property's characteristics and the applicable legal standards.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the need to set a fair rent based on the property's characteristics and the applicable legal standards.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the person who brought the case, as the rent was set according to the applicable legal standards.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be set at a fair level based on the property's characteristics and the applicable legal standards.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the exact evidence or documents that mattered in making the decision.