First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164678
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £825.00 per month, effective from 25 December 2022, according to the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent at £825 per month.
📖 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. The application must meet certain conditions, such as not being made if the rent is already set by a previous determination or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £825, effective from December 25, 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £825.00 per month, effective from 25 December 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FY/MNR/2022/0124
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 16 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] c/o [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £825.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 25 December 2022
3. The amount included for services is not applicable ---------- Per ----------
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 25/04/2016
5. Length of the term or rental period 6 Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord & Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Carpets and curtains. Exclude kitchen blind.
8. Description of premises A detached House comprise entrance hall with store off. Kitchen, living hallway lounge. Two bedrooms and bathroom to first floor. Second floor bedroom 3 Gas CH. Double glazing Garden
Chairman [NAME] of Decision 23/3/2023
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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 tribunal determined the monthly rent to be £825.00.
- The new rent decision takes effect from 25 December 2022.
- The landlord provides carpets and curtains as part of the tenancy.
- The property is a detached house with three bedrooms and a garden.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £825.00, effective from December 25, 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £825 per month, effective from December 25, 2022, as per the Housing Act 1988, 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 the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
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 seek a determination from the Tribunal to set the rent for their assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.