Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £112.00 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including a variable service charge. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent at which the dwelling house might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord under an assured tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the weekly rent at £112.00 excluding water rates and council tax but including a variable service charge of £13.34 per week.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CB/MNR/2024/0681
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 21 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME], [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [COMPANY], [ADDRESS], Liverpool [POSTCODE]
Tenant [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 112.00 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 11 November 2024
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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*4. A service charge of £13.34 per week is variable and is not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 13 January 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly periodic tenancy from the outset
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement of 13.01.20 and s. 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Ground floor flat in a purpose built block comprising 2 bedrooms, living room, bathroom and kitchen, with a small piece of garden at the front.
[NAME] of Decision 27.05.25
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Open Market Rent for Assured Tenancy
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 is entitled to a fair determination of their rent based on comparable properties.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent and terms of a tenancy agreement assessed by the First-tier Tribunal.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent and service charges set by a tribunal.
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to 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 weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £112.00, excluding water rates and council tax but including a variable service charge.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved in the case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides for the determination of rent for assured periodic tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 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 for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant, setting the rent as requested.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions of the First-tier Tribunal can be appealed to the Upper Tribunal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is advisable to consult a solicitor for legal advice regarding rent determinations.