Tribunal sets £975/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £975 per month, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, specifically for a monthly periodic assured tenancy in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their assured tenancy, except if the rent was previously determined by the tribunal 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 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 £975 per month, effective from November 2021.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £975 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2021/0157
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
30 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE] [NAME]
Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [COMPANY], St. [ADDRESS], Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] & Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 975.00 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 November 2021
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1992
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 – Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
None.
9. Description of premises
4th Floor flat, 3 Bedroom, no lift, central heating, reception, kitchen & shower room/WC.
[NAME] of Decision 8th December 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £315/week rent for assured tenancy in London
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £860/week rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £129.75 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Preston
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets Market Rent for Tenancy
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 assessed under the Housing Act 1988.
- The case involves a request for a fair market rent adjusted for property condition and amenities.
- Most cases resulted in an allowed outcome, supporting the tenant's right to rent assessment.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- One case had an outcome classified as "Other," indicating a deviation from the standard allowed decision.
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 £975 per month, effective from November 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a four-bedroom flat in Newcastle.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £975 per month 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 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.