First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135246
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £875, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988 and took effect on 8 December 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, a tenant is entitled to a rent determination that includes specific details such as the amount and effective date, as seen in this case involving a detached dormer bungalow.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured 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. This applies to periodic tenancies where the terms match those of the original tenancy, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £875, effective from December 8th, 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £875 excluding certain charges. The decision was made on 10 April 2025 by Mr S Wanderer and Mr J Faulkner.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Other
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/30UK/MNR/2024/0717
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 129A [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Salvo and [RESPONDENT]
23 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £875 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 8-Dec-24
*3. The amount included for services is/is negligible/not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 8-Nov-13
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 dormer bungalow. Entrance hall, kitchen, bathroom, reception room, 3 bedrooms. Front and rear gardens
Chairman S [NAME] of Decision 10 April 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £625/month rent for assured tenancy in Hetton le Hole
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 at £875 per month.
- The decision on the rent will take effect on 8 December 2024.
- The tenancy agreement started on 8 November 2013.
- The property is a detached dormer bungalow with three bedrooms and gardens.
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 £875 per month, effective from December 8th, 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should include certain costs.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £875 per month based on the Housing Act 1bk88, 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 a fair 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 £875 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined fairly according to the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.