Rent Set for Assured Periodic Tenancy Under Housing Act 1988
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1170, which includes certain costs but excludes others like water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the monthly rent at £1170.
📖 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 determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1170 per month, excluding certain charges but including specified amounts.
📜 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 £1170 per month, effective from 10 September 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BN/MNR/2024/0674
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 2C [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
J White K Kasambara
Landlord [COMPANY]
152 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £1170 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 10 September 2024
3. The amount included for services is: N/A Per month
4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 10 March 2023
5. Rental period monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs
S 11 LTA 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Part furnished (white goods, 1 bed and 2 wardrobes)
8. Description of premises Second floor flat, 2 beds, 1 LR/kitchen, off rd parking. lack of loft insolation, bathroom light blowing and mould on ceiling, damp on external corners of lounge, bedroom window seals causing whistling noise, slight crack hallway, landing and ceiling, mould stairway window
Chairman J White Date of Decision 2 April 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £600/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £570/month rent for assured tenancy in Kensington
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Middleton
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £103.34 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Widnes
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £500/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £550 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £840/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £750 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £765/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4133311
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal upholds £650/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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 tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to 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 a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to 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 £1170, effective from September 10, 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £1170 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1170 per month, following the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
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 on the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the appropriate 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, confirming the rent at £1170 per month.
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 relevant provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents used in the decision.