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. They set the monthly rent at £560, excluding water rates and council tax but including central heating costs.
⚖️ 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.
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 the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £560 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BL/MNR/2023/0050
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 136 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT], Upholland, Wigan, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 560.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 27 January 2024
3. The amount included for services is Not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 27 September 2019
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Carpets and fitted cooker
8. Description of premises A mid-terraced house circa 1890s with a front door opening (via a small internal porch) into the living room and a kitchen on the ground floor. Upstairs there is a double bedroom to the front and a bedroom and bathroom to the back. The Property has UPV double glazing and central heating. Externally the Property is of brick construction with a slate roof. The roof showed signs of bowing and slipped slates. There is a small front area. At the back is a large yard and a second garden over a public unmade road.
[NAME] of Decision 9 February 2024
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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 requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to an outcome other than allowed based on the provided cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £560.
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 criteria for determining rent.
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 expect their rent to be determined according to the criteria set by the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The description of the property and the terms of the tenancy agreement were important.
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 advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.