AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·15 January 2026

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 £500, which includes some costs but excludes others like water rates and council tax.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

Housing Act 1988 Section 14

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.

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 First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £500 per month, effective from 2 March 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EH/MNR/2024/0062

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 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

Landlord [APPELLANT] 69 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £500 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 2 March 2024

3. The amount included for services is not applicable

4. Date statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 2 March 2024

5. Rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

8. Description of premises

1 Bedroom ground floor flat

Chairman [NAME] of Decision 23 April 2024

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be 500 pounds per month.
The decision on the rent determination takes effect from March 2, 2024.
The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
The property is a 1-bedroom ground floor flat.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £500 per month.

Who was involved?

The tenant and the landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent to ensure fair terms for the tenant.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument about the fairness of the rent under the Housing Act was crucial.

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 should seek a rent determination if they believe their rent is unfair.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence regarding the property and the terms of the tenancy were important.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

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

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

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

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