First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The decision sets the monthly rent at £600, effective from August 15, 2025, excluding water rates and council tax but including services as agreed.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent and terms of a tenancy agreement determined by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
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 reasonably expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The terms of the tenancy, except for the rent amount, should remain unchanged.
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 and terms of an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, setting a monthly rent of £600 excluding water rates and council tax but including services as per the agreement.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber
File Ref No. MAN//00CY/MNR/2025/0923
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 32 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Judge Richard Dobson-Mason & [NAME]
Landlord [APPELLANT] 12 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 600.0 0 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 15 August 2025
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 14 June 2024
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per the tenancy agreement of 14 June 2024 and s. 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Sofa, washer, dryer, fridge, cooker, glass TV stand, pine drawer set and wardrobe rails.
9. Description of premises
MR22
The property is a back-to-back stone-built one-bedroom mid-terrace house comprising, to the ground floor, a vestibule, living room, and kitchen, and to the first floor a bedroom and bathroom with toilet. To the front of the property is a small garden. The property has uPVC double glazed windows and doors with gas central heating.
Chairman Judge Richard Dobson-Mason Date of Decision 27.03.2026
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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 was entitled to have the rent determined by the Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988.
- The Tribunal's decision on the rent took effect from 15 August 2025.
- The landlord provided several items of furniture including a sofa, washer, dryer, and fridge.
- The property is a back-to-back stone-built one-bedroom mid-terrace house with double glazed windows and gas central heating.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £600 per month.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved in the case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The decision followed the provisions of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied to determine the rent.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The application under Section 14 determined the terms and rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the tenant, setting a fair rent as requested.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone facing a dispute over rent can seek determination by the First-tier Tribunal under Section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant housing legislation were key to the decision.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions from the First-tier Tribunal may be appealable to the Upper Tribunal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is advisable to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.