VadeLab
AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·

First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Case No.

📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £625, starting from May 1st, 2025.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine a fair rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original, except for the rent amount.

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 the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £625 per calendar month, effective from May 1st, 2025.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BS/MNR/2025/0612 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 62 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] [NAME] (Judge) [NAME] (Valuer) [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is:£ 625 Per Cal. month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 May 2025 3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per 4. Date assured tenancy commenced 01 November 2022 5. Length of the term or rental period Cal. Month 6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord as per section 11 LTA 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 8. Description of premises The property comprises of a ground floor living room and kitchen and on the first floor is a bedroom and bathroom WC. The property has the benefit of a dry basement. There is a defective base unit in the kitchen due to water ingress but generally the kitchen and bathroom fittings are dated. Tribunal Judge P. [NAME] of Decision 01 May 2025

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed12 cases

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 disputes the landlord's proposed rent increase.
  • The rent is set by a tribunal under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • The rent is determined based on the condition of the property and comparable rents in the area.
  • The rent is set at a reasonable level based on the open market value.
  • The tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £625 per month.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, ensuring a fair rent determination.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

Ensuring a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

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 seek a fair rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Details of the property and the current rental agreement were important.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.

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

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

Official source: First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) — headnote and full judgment reproduced from the court's public records. View on the official source ↗Summary, holding, technical summary and questions: produced by Artificial Intelligence based on the official headnote and judgment. These are VadeLab’s own material and are not the work of the Court.This decision was issued by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and is reproduced from its published records. VadeLab is not affiliated with, and this page is not endorsed by, that court or tribunal.