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First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent and service charges for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy. The tribunal set the monthly rent at £865, excluding water rates and council tax but including any additional amounts specified in the decision.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent and service charges determined by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to the appropriate tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. However, such an 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. Additionally, tenants can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy in the open market.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent and service charges for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £865 excluding water rates and council tax.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00ET/MNR/2025/0890 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] [POSTCODE] [NAME], Tribunal Judge [NAME], FRICS Landlord The [NAME] (SW 11) [RESPONDENT] c/o [APPELLANT], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE] Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: £865 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 13th August 2025 *3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per *4. Service charges are variable and are not included 5. Date statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 13th August 2025 6. Rental period Calendar monthly 7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A 9. Description of premises The property is a first floor flat in a purpose-built 4-storey block some 8 years old. Accommodation comprises: First Floor: hallway, store, double bedroom with ensuite shower-room / w.c. single bedroom, bathroom/w.c., living room/kitchen. [NAME] of Decision 7th October 2025

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

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 disputes the rent amount with their landlord.
  • The tenant seeks to have their rent and service charges determined by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
  • The tenant requests a fair determination of their rent under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant asks for their rent and terms of the tenancy agreement to be determined by the tribunal.
  • The tenant wants their rent assessed and set by a tribunal under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • The tenant's request for rent assessment was categorized as 'Other' due to unspecified reasons.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The tribunal decided based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 to set the monthly rent at £865.

Which laws or rules were applied?

Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The tenant's right to have their rent determined under Section 14 was central to the decision.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was in favour of the tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone with an assured periodic tenancy can have their rent determined by the First-tier Tribunal if necessary.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Details about the property and rental agreement were important.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can typically be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.

Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?

It is advisable to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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