First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135147
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1145, starting from April 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 monthly rent at £1145.00.
📖 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 decide the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application cannot be made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision under this section 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1145.00 per month, effective from April 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 £1145 per month, effective April 2025.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. HAV/29UE/MNR/2025/0649
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 77 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] [RESPONDENT] c/o [APPELLANT], 46 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT] & [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1145.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 April 2025
3. The amount included for services is not applicable n/a Per n/a
4. Date assured tenancy commenced June 2006
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
8. Description of premises 3-bedrrom terraced house
[NAME] of Decision 29 May 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £875/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets Rent at £800 for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £720/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £138/week rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £12,000/Year Rent for Assured Tenancy in Ombersley
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £845/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Bury
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Nottingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Kingstanding
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £875/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
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
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognizes the tenant's right to have their rent assessed under the specified act.
- Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 is applicable to determine the rent for tenants.
- The tenant's request for rent determination aligns with legal provisions.
- The Housing Act 1988 provides a clear pathway for tenants to seek rent assessment.
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 £1145.00 per month, effective from April 2025.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1145.00 per month, effective from April 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 for an 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.
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 Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.