First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135549
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £127.00, effective from December 2, 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent for a tenancy starting in September 1995.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. However, the 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, a tenant can also 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 periodic tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £127.00, effective from 2 December 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 2 December 2024, setting the weekly rent at £127.00 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00FC/MNR/2024/0712
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 Flat 1 (First Floor) Rear of 22 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
Landlord [APPELLANT]
c/o [APPELLANT] [COMPANY]
Tenant [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £127.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 2 December 2024
3. The amount included for services I not applicable
Per
4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced September 1995
5. Rental period Weekly (fortnightly by convention)
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
None
8. Description of premises
First floor flat 3 rooms plus kitchen and bathroom
Chairman [NAME] of Decision 6 May 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1567.50/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £625/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1125 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1737.49/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £165 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £124 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £178 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £150/week rent for assured tenancy in Malvern
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Decides Rent Registration for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £775
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 a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988 but the case was dismissed for other reasons.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £127.00, effective from 2 December 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £127.00 per week.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £127.00 per week 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.
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.