First-tier Tribunal Registers Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent amount and the date when the decision will take effect, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy in Hexthorpe, Doncaster.
📖 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. 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). 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.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £895 per month, effective from June 2025.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent amount and the date the decision takes effect.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CE/MNR/2025/0729 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 51 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Tribunal Judge [NAME] Tribunal Member [NAME] [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Tenant 1. The rent is:£ 895.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 4th June 2025 3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per 4. Date assured tenancy commenced April 2023 5. Length of the term or rental period Per calendar month 6. Allocation of liability for repairs Per tenancy agreement 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord All floor coverings and blinds in the bedrooms and all white goods 8. Description of premises End of terrace property in a block of four properties on a recently built development in Hexthorpe Doncaster comprising 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen/living room and downstairs toilet. There is a small garden to the rear of the property. It has an off-road car parking space at the front of the property. [NAME] of Decision 4th June 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £850 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4132444
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Rejects Landlord's Request for Increased Rent
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £925/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Based on Market Conditions and Disrepair
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4132817
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Adjustment Based on Property Condition - First-tier Tribunal Decision
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets rent for assured periodic tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1350 monthly rent for assured periodic tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £670/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Redcar
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision
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 disputes the landlord's proposed rent increase.
- The tenant requests a rent determination that reflects the property's condition and market value.
- The tenant asks for the rent to be set at a reasonable market rate.
- The tenant seeks a rent adjustment based on the property's condition and necessary improvements.
- The tenant demands a fair rent based on comparable properties in the area.
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 £895, effective from June 2025.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Hexthorpe, Doncaster.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £895 per month, effective from June 2025, 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 that mattered most was 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 the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can 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.