First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £850 per month excluding certain charges. The decision is based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent and service charges set by a tribunal 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 application can't be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent and service charges for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets a monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paras 3 & 4.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/30UM/MNR/2024/0722
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 6 Belvedere Fold, Waterfoot, Rossendale, [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], Bury, Lancashire, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £850 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3-Dec-24
*3. The amount included for services is/is negligible/not applicable
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*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 3-Feb-18
6. Rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
9. Description of premises Detached house: G/F: Hall, Living Room, Kitchen 1/F: 2 x Double Bedroom, Box Room, Bathroom External: [ADDRESS], [NAME] of Decision 11 June 2025
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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 tribunal set the rent for the property at £850 per month.
- The decision on the rent will become effective on 3 December 2024.
- The tenancy agreement specifies the allocation of liability for repairs.
- The property is a detached house with a hall, living room, and kitchen on the ground floor.
- The first floor of the property includes two double bedrooms, a box room, and a bathroom.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The tribunal set a monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £850.
Who was involved?
A tenant and their landlord were involved in the case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 to set a fair rent for the tenancy.
Which laws or rules were applied?
Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The tenant's right to have their rent determined under Section 14 was central to the decision.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the tenant, setting a fair monthly rent.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone with an assured periodic tenancy can have their rent set by a tribunal if there is a dispute.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The terms of the tenancy agreement and any relevant service charges were considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions from the First-tier Tribunal can often be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is advisable to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.