First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) assessed the rent and terms of an assured periodic tenancy agreement under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets out the monthly rent amount, service charges, liability for repairs, and other key details.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent and terms of a tenancy agreement assessed by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
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. The application can be made if the rent has not been previously determined under this section and if less than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). 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.
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 terms of an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision includes details such as the rent amount, service charges, liability for repairs, and the commencement date of the tenancy.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CA/MNR/2025/0905 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 48 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] [NAME], [NAME] [RESPONDENT] Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME], [ADDRESS], Nottingham [POSTCODE] Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is:£ 750.00 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 25 July 2025 *3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per *4. Service charges are variable and are not included 5. Date assured tenancy commenced 25 July 2023 6. Length of the term or rental period From and including 25 July 2023 to an including 24 July 2024 7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per the tenancy agreement of 25 July 2023 and s. 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 9. Description of premises Terraced house, comprising ground floor: two living rooms and a kitchen, First Floor: two bedroom and bathroom/WC, with a rear yard.. [NAME] of Decision 10.10.25
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal sets rent for assured periodic tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Open Market Rent for Assured Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets rent for assured periodic tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £900 PCM for Assured Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic 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 disputes a proposed rent increase with their landlord.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The rent and service charges are not clearly defined under Section 14 Determination 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?
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent and terms of an assured periodic tenancy agreement.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved in the case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988 Section 14 to assess the rent and terms of the tenancy agreement.
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 assessed under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was the central issue.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the tenant, setting out the terms and conditions of the tenancy agreement.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone facing rent disputes can seek assessment from the First-tier Tribunal under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant housing legislation were key to the decision.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions can generally be appealed to a higher court, but specific rules apply.
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.