Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £800 Monthly
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £800, which took effect in May 2025. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy 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 an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.
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 First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £800 effective from May 2025.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EE/MNR/2025/0779
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 125 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
J A Platt J Fraser
Landlord [NAME] ([NAME]) [RESPONDENT]
c/o [NAME], [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] and [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £800 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in para 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 14 May 2025
3. The amount included for services is: Not applicable
4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 14 April 2022
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
None
8. Description of premises
2 bedroom house new build house in good order.
Chairman J A Platt Date of Decision 10 June 2025
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant requested a rent assessment under the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognized the tenant's right to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant's application for rent determination was in accordance with the Housing Act 1988.
- The Housing Act 1988 supports the tenant's request for a rent determination.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £800 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, determining the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
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 can seek a determination of their rent under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the relevant sections of the Housing Act 1988.
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 get legal advice from a solicitor for such cases.