First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £730 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including gas central heating.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
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 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 (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 26 June 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CX/MNR/2023/0239
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 18 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT] Ms [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] [RESPONDENT] 17 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 730.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 26 June 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 26 November 2021
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs In accordance with section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises A modern, newly built 2-bedroom, semi-detached house of approximately 60 square metres. Combined living room/kitchen/dining room with entry directly into the living space. Small external drive to the front and lawn garden to the rear. Parking space for one car. Gas central heating.
[NAME] of Decision 02 October 2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the monthly rent to be £730.00.
- The decision on the rent amount became effective on June 26, 2023.
- The property is a modern, newly built two-bedroom, semi-detached house.
- The tenancy began on November 26, 2021, and operates on a monthly rental period.
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 £730 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, which provides the framework for determining 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 to determine the rent.
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 if they are in an assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included details about the property and the terms of 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 seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.