Tribunal confirms £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Lancashire
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £850 per month, starting from February 28, 2022.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a semi-detached house in Lancashire.
📖 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 decide on the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for renting the property in the open market. The application can be made if the rent hasn't been previously determined under this section and within six months of the tenancy starting.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £850 per month, effective from 28 February 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £850 per calendar month, effective from 28 February 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EH/MNR/2022/0026
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 27 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 2 [NAME], Leyland, Lancashire [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] and [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £850.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 February 2022
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 30 April 2016
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Unfurnished
8. Description of premises Modern Semi-Detached house comprising 1 Reception, Kitchen, 4 x Bedrooms, Study, Bathroom, 2 x ensuites all over 3 floors, garage, drive, small rear garden.
[NAME] of Decision 11 May 2022
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £5000 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1700/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £435 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £575/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £700 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4161737
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £965 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1050/month rent for assured periodic tenancy in London
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 rent to be £850.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent determination takes effect from 28 February 2022.
- The property is described as a modern semi-detached house with multiple rooms 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 £850, effective from 28 February 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a semi-detached house in Leyland.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £850 per month based on 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, as the rent was set at £850 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.