Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £775
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £775, which took effect on January 13, 2025.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, setting the rent at £775 per month for an assured periodic tenancy.
📖 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 renting the property in the open market. The application cannot be 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 £775, effective from January 13, 2025.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £775 per month, effective from January 13, 2025.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EE/MNR/2025/0607
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 8 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
J A Platt N Swain
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT]
1 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £775 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in para 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 13 January 2025
3. The amount included for services is: Not applicable
4. Date statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 13 November 2017
5. Rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
NA
8. Description of premises
3 Bedroom mid-terraced house
Chairman J A Platt Date of Decision 19 March 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,375/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1365/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £115 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £715 Monthly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £995/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,200/month rent for assured tenancy in North Yorkshire
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4133311
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4134132
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal upholds £650/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
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 £775, effective from January 2025.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically the amount set at £775.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £775 per month, effective from January 2025, following the rules outlined in 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 £775 per month, effective from January 2025.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be set according to the rules outlined in the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.