First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £1500 per month, starting from April 1st, 2025, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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. The determination considers the terms of the existing tenancy and any notices given under Grounds 1 to 5 of Schedule 2 to the Act.
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, setting the rent at £1500 per month, effective from April 1st, 2025.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. CAM/26UG/MNR/2025/0653
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 56 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [COMPANY]
Tenant [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1500 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 April 2025
*3. The amount included for service is negligible nil Per
*4. Service charges are not variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 5 August 2017
6. Length of the term or rental period periodic calendar monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs per tenancy
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Landlord’s white goods, carpets curtains included. No furniture
9. Description of premises 2000’s second floor flat in low rise 3 level block external front elevation good condition. Brick and part render walls, flat roof.. Communal gardens and off road parking. Landlord’s full DG windows. Accom: 2 bedrooms: 1 bathroom. Living kitchen. Electric storage heating. Tenant has experienced problems with defective lifts in 2023. In addition to the rent the landlord makes a separate charge for water at £21.83 pcm. There is no service charge.
[NAME] of Decision 27 May 2025
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognizes the tenant's right to have their rent assessed under the specified act.
- Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 grants tenants the right to have their rent determined.
- The tenant's request for rent determination aligns with the legal provisions.
- The Housing Act 1988 supports the tenant's entitlement to have their rent set.
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 £1500 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, which provides the framework for determining rents.
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 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 under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as the tenancy agreement and relevant financial records were likely considered.
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 consult a solicitor for advice on how to proceed with a case like this.