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First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £765 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent determinationassured 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. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 25th November 2025.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BQ/MNR/2025/0931

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]

[NAME], Tribunal Judge [NAME], MRICS, Valuer Member

Landlord [NAME]

6 Greenroyde, Rochdale [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: £765.00 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 25th November 2025

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable

Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 1st December 2024

6. Rental period Calendar monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs

Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

N/A

9. Description of premises BRICK BUILT MID TERRACED HOUSE BENEATH A SLATE ROOF BUILT CIRCA 1919 COMPRISING GF VESTIBULE, LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN FF: 2 BEDROOMS AND B/WC.

[NAME] of Decision 25th November 2025

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the new rent for the property to be £765.00 per calendar month.
  • The decision on the new rent takes effect from November 25, 2025.
  • The property is a brick-built mid-terraced house from around 1919, with a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom/WC.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £765 per calendar month.

Who was involved?

The decision involved a tenant and a landlord.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides for the determination of rent for assured periodic tenancies.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, specifically Section 14, was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

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

The decision was for the tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence likely included details about the property and the tenancy agreement.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Yes, decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court.

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

It is recommended to get legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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