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 set 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 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 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. 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
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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?
It set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1170.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides the framework for setting rents.
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 should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for guidance on rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
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.