Rent Determination 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 £750 per month, effective from 22 March 2025. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 22 March 2025, setting the monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00FA/MNR/2025/0613
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 [ADDRESS], Hull [POSTCODE]
[NAME] P mountain
Landlord Mr [APPELLANT]
[ADDRESS], Hull [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £750 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 22 March 2025
3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per
4. Date statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 22 July 2011
5. Rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
NA
8. Description of premises
3 Bedroom terraced house.
[NAME] of Decision 8 April 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £750 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 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 if they cannot agree with their landlord.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included details of the tenancy agreement and any relevant correspondence between the tenant and landlord.
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 get legal advice from a solicitor for such cases.