First-tier Tribunal Decides Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £590 per month, effective from 12 March 2025. This decision follows the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14 Determination.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14 Determination. The decision took effect on 12 March 2025, setting the monthly rent at £590 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BY/MNR/2025/0693
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 36 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] 186 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 590.00 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 March 2025
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 12 April 2022
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 April 2022 to 11 April 2023
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per the tenancy agreement of 12 February 2022 and s. 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Two-storey, mid-terrace house set back from the pavement built some 130 years ago. There is a walled yard to the rear. Accommodation comprises: Ground Floor: entrance vestibule, hall, 2 x reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom / w.c.; First Floor: 3 x bedrooms (2 x doubles, 1 single); Outbuilding at rear. The letting includes an oven and hob but the washing machine and fridge-freezer are provided by the tenant. All floor coverings and curtains are provided by the tenant.
MR22 [ADDRESS] of Decision 30.05.25
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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 is entitled to have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
- The tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £590.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court followed the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 Determination was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for determining rent.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.