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First-tier Tribunal sets rent for assured periodic tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for a long-term tenant's assured periodic tenancy. The decision sets the monthly rent at £960, excluding water rates and council tax but including any additional amounts specified in the judgment.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed and set by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent assessmenttenancy agreement

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to the appropriate 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 application can't be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination 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 Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £960 excluding water rates and council tax.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BR/MNR/2023/0302

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 17 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Judge J [NAME]

Landlord 1444 [RESPONDENT]

79 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

1. The rent is: 960.00 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 4th April 2025

3. The amount included for services is not applicable

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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 15th January 1996

5. Rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Nil

8. Description of premises 3-bedroom semi-detached house with front drive, rear garden and garage. In need of repairs and improvement.

Chairman J Stringer Date of Decision 4 April 2025

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed8 cases
Allowed in Part3 cases
Dismissed1 case

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the monthly rent to be 960.00.
  • The decision for the rent assessment takes effect on 4th April 2025.
  • The property is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house with a front drive, rear garden, and garage.
  • The property was noted to be in need of repairs and improvement.

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 under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved in the case.

How did the court decide, and why?

The Tribunal decided based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988 to assess and set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

Which laws or rules were applied?

Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied in this decision.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The tenant's right to have their rent assessed under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was the central reasoning.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was in favour of the tenant, setting a specific monthly rent amount.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone with an assured periodic tenancy can seek a rent assessment through the First-tier Tribunal if they believe their rent is unfair or unreasonable.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The details of the tenancy agreement and any relevant financial information were likely considered by the Tribunal.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can often be appealed to the Upper Tribunal if certain conditions are met.

Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?

It is highly recommended to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor when dealing with tenancy disputes.

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