Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set by First-tier Tribunal
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £690 starting from February 1, 2024, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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 determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new tenancy, and the terms of the original tenancy, excluding certain factors like improvements made by the tenant.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set 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, setting the monthly rent at £690 effective from February 1, 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CX/MNR/2024/0011
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 24 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 25 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 690.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 February 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 01 February 2022
5. Length of the term or rental period 12 Months
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises The Property is a semi-detached built circa 1950 of traditional cavity wall brick construction beneath a pitched tiled roof. Internally, on the ground floor it has a small front porch, hallway, living room, kitchen, a utility room off the kitchen currently used as a bedroom and lean-to conservatory at the rear. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms and a combined bathroom and WC. There is boarded attic space accessed via a loft ladder with a small dormer window. This space is capable of being used for storage only. Outside, to the front there is a large drive that can accommodate 3-4 cars. To the rear there is a garden enclosed by fence panels which also extend to the Property’s side boundary.
MR22 [NAME] of Decision 16 June 2024
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- 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?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £690 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, specifically section 14, 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 expect their rent to be determined according to the relevant provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence and documents related to the tenancy agreement and the property description were important.
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.