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First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy at £900

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £900 per month starting from June 2025. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, a tenant is entitled to a rent determination that reflects the fair market value of the premises, as decided in this case involving a two-bedroom semi-detached house.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 a monthly rent of £900 for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £900 per calendar month, effective from June 2025.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CX/MNR/2025/0764 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] [NAME] (Judge) [NAME] (Valuer) Landlord [COMPANY], 145 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is:£ 900 Per Cal month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 26 June 2025 3. The amount included for services is not applicable Not applicable Per 4. Date assured tenancy commenced 26 June 2024 5. Length of the term or rental period Cal month 6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 s.11 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 8. Description of premises Two-bedroom, brick built semi-detached house with rear garden and off-street parking. No tenant or landlord neglect. Chairman [NAME] of Decision 30 June 2025

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed and set by the First-tier Tribunal.
  • A tenant is entitled to a fair rent based on the condition of the property and comparable rents in the area.
  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
  • A tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.
  • A tenant is entitled to a fair determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £900 per calendar month.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the appropriate monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £900 per month based on the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to determine the rent.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the person who brought the case, setting the rent at £900 per month.

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 Housing Act 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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