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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) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,150 per month. This decision was made under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 and includes details about service charges and other costs.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

Topics

tenancyrent determination

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 reasonably 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 and service charges for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets a monthly rent of £1,150 excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paras 3 & 4.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CA/MNR/2025/0864 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 212a [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE] [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] Landlord [NAME] 359 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £1,150 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 14-Jul-25 *3. The amount included for services is/is negligible/not applicable Per *4. Service charges are variable and are not included 5. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 14-Jun-25 6. Rental period Monthly 7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement 8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A 9. Description of premises Two storey dwelling to rear of and over retail premises: GF: living room, kitchen 1F: 3 x bedrooms, bathroom External: rear garden Chairman S [NAME] of Decision 16 September 2025

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The Tribunal determined the monthly rent for the property to be £1,150.
  • The decision on the rent amount takes effect from July 14, 2025.
  • The rent includes services, but the amount for them is considered negligible or not applicable.
  • The property is described as a two-storey dwelling with a living room and kitchen on the ground floor, and three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, plus a rear garden.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1,150 per month.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved in the case.

How did the court decide, and why?

The decision was made based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 which allows for rent determination by the tribunal.

Which laws or rules were applied?

Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied to determine the rent.

What argument mattered most?

The tenant's right to have their rent determined under Section 14 was the central argument.

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

The decision was in favour of the tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can have their rent determined by the First-tier Tribunal under Section 14 if they are in an assured periodic tenancy.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The tenancy agreement and details of service charges were important to the decision.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can typically be appealed 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.

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