First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4134132
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was fixed at £880 per month, starting from 14 August 2025.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £880 per month.
📖 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. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £880, effective from 14 August 2025.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £880 per calendar month, effective from 14 August 2025.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EC/MNR/2025/0910
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 105 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
J Fraser J Platt
Landlord [RESPONDENT] (Brackenhoe) [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £880 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in para 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 14 August 2025
3. The amount included for services is: Not applicable
4. Date statutory periodic tenancy commenced 14 April 2022
5. Rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per s.11 of the L&T Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
None
8. Description of premises
A modern, 2 storey end terrace house with enclosed rear garden and demised parking.
Chairman J Fraser Date of Decision 08 October 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £790/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4133311
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £750 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1100/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £765/month rent for assured tenancy in Rochdale
- 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 tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The 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?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £880, effective from 14 August 2025.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £880 per month, effective from 14 August 2025, 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, setting the rent at £880 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.