Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent is £800, effective from 7 May 2025. This decision follows the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
📖 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 the original tenancy except for the rent amount.
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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 7 May 2025, setting the monthly rent at £800 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BY/MNR/2025/0742
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 39 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME], [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [COMPANY] 28 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 800.00 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 7 May 2025
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 07.09.23
6. Length of the term or rental period 07.09.23 to 06.03.24
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per the tenancy agreement of 07.09.23 and s. 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises .Brick built (Rendered) mid terraced house built circa 1970 comprising Gf ; Vestibule, hallway, WC ,Kitchen and Living Room FF: 3 Bedrooms, ,shower, ,B/WC, and paved garden at the rear.
[NAME] of Decision 04.06.25
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent set 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £800 per month.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court followed the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
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.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.