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First-tier Tribunal sets rent for assured periodic tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal determined the monthly rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy. The decision sets the rent at £790 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified amounts. This follows an assessment under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 if they dispute it.

Topics

rent assessmentassured periodic tenancy

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 a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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, tenants can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When a tribunal makes a determination, it considers the rent at which the property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord under an assured tenancy.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy and set out the terms of the agreement.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal assessed the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, determining it to be £790 per month and setting out the terms of the agreement under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BX/MDR/2025/0003 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 10 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] [ADDRESS], [NAME] Landlord [NAME] [RESPONDENT] [NAME], [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is:£ 790.00 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3 June 2025 *3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per *4. Service charges are variable and are not included 5. Date assured tenancy commenced 3 September 2019 6. Length of the term or rental period 03.09.19 to 02.09.20 7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per the tenancy agreement of 03.09.19 and s. 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 9. Description of premises One bedroom first floor purpose built flat within a development of 25 flats. UPVC double glazed windows and heated by wall mounted electric panel heaters. Comprising hall, kitchen/diner, bedroom and shower/WC, intercom, shared gardens, parking space and bin area. [ADDRESS] of Decision 29.08.25

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 if they dispute it.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed and set by a tribunal under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 when there is a dispute over the amount.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy was set at £790 per month.

Who was involved?

A tenant and their landlord were involved in the dispute over rent assessment.

How did the court decide, and why?

The Tribunal decided based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 to assess the rent at £790 per month.

Which laws or rules were applied?

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

What was the argument that mattered most?

The tenant's request for a rent assessment under Section 14 was key to the decision.

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

The decision was in favour of the tenant, setting the agreed rent.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

A tenant can seek a rent assessment if they dispute their landlord's proposed rent under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The tenancy agreement and relevant housing laws were key to the decision.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can often 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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