Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £725, excluding water rates and council tax but including certain specified amounts. This decision provides clarity on how rent is determined under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to 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. 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 set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £725 excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BR/MNR/2023/0202
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 9 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 725.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 May 2023
3. The amount included for services is Not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 March 2023
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord – S11 Landlord & tenant Act 1985 Tenant – Tenant like user
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Integrated cooker and hob
8. Description of premises 2 Bedroom semi detached house, front and back gardens, garage
[NAME] of Decision 27 July 2023
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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 requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The request is consistently granted, allowing the tenant's claim.
- The majority of cases result in the claim being allowed.
- There is no indication of any significant opposition to the tenant's request.
- One case had an outcome of "Other," indicating variability but not affecting the main trend.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified that led to a decision against the claimant in the provided cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £725.
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 outlines the process for determining rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically 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.
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 can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the applicable law were considered.
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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.