Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £575 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.
⚖️ 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 open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.
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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 7 January 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CM/MNR/2023/0438
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 54 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] c/o [NAME], [COMPANY], [ADDRESS], Rainton Bridge, Houghton le Spring, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £575.00 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 January 2024
3. The amount included for services is: Not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 7 January 2021
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard – Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 S11
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Unfurnished
8. Description of premises 2 Bedroom Semi-Detached ex Local Authority house, double-glazed, gas fired radiator central heating, also with GF WC.
[NAME] of Decision 17 January 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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 is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- In one case, the outcome was listed as 'Other', but the entitlement to rent setting under the Housing Act 1988 remained consistent.
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 £575 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 rent.
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 should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for guidance on rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the relevant statutory provisions.
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.