First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4165977
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £675, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes other specified amounts. This decision applies to the tenant's tenancy starting from December 2018.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as applied in this case involving a monthly rent of £675.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. 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. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the existing agreement, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £675 per month, effective from March 2021.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £675 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment. The decision took effect on 11 March 2021.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BN/MNR/2021/0010
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 80 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] c/o [NAME], 2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £675.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 11 March 2021
3. The amount included for services is Not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 11 December 2018
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Carpets/curtains. No furniture provided.
8. Description of premises End-terraced house with rear yard; on street parking. Ground Floor: hall, 2 reception rooms, kitchen. 1st floor: 2 double bedrooms; bathroom (wash hand basin, wc, bath). Double glazed and central heating. Dated kitchen and bathroom fittings; worn carpets (except on staircase: replaced 2021).
[NAME] of Decision 30 May 2022
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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 the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as all cases favored the claimant.
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 £675 per month, effective from March 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £675 per month, effective from March 2021, 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.