Tribunal Sets £97.50/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Gateshead
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £97.50, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from January 4, 2021.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
📖 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. 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. The application can't be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £97.50, excluding certain charges.
📜 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 £97.50 per week, effective from January 4, 2021.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CH/MNR/2020/0060
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], Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] H [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is:
£97.50 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 04 January 2021
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 8 April 1998
5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Mid terrace upper Tyneside flat, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Reception, Kitchen and Bathroom. Central heating. Dated Kitchen and [NAME] of Decision 17 February 2021
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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 requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No relevant factors identified in the provided cases that went against the claimant.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £97.50.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the correct rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £97.50 per week, following the provisions of 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?
For someone in a similar situation, the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can 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.