First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135560
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £875 per month, effective from 15th August 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 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. The tribunal will then decide a fair rent based on what a willing landlord might charge in the open market for a similar property. The application cannot be made if the rent is already set by a previous tribunal decision 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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 15th August 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CX/MNR/2024/0248
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 88, [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
Landlord [NAME], [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] and [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £875.00 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 15th August 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 15th January 2007
5. Rental period monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs
AS PER LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
NIL
8. Description of premises A three-bedroomed, semi-detached house of brick construction under a tiled roof set on an inter-war development of former public sector housing. It has a number of dated aspects and an interior bathroom below modern standards. There are gardens to front and rear and parking provision.
[NAME] of Decision 10th October 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £765/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £750 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £925 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1100/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4133311
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £790/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £765/month rent for assured tenancy in Rochdale
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £750 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £615/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
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 tribunal determined the monthly rent for the property to be £875.00.
- The decision regarding the rent will become effective on August 15, 2024.
- The property is a three-bedroom, semi-detached house with gardens and parking.
- The property has some dated aspects and an interior bathroom below modern standards.
- Liability for repairs is allocated according to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
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 £875 per month, effective from 15th August 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £875 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £875 per month, effective from 15th August 2024, as required by 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 centered on the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, as the rent was set according to their request.
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 relevant provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.