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Tribunal Sets £750/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Nottingham

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) assessed the rent and terms of an assured periodic tenancy agreement under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision sets out the monthly rent amount, service charges, liability for repairs, and other key details.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as applied in this Nottingham tenancy case.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent assessment

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to the appropriate tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The application can be made if the rent has not been previously determined under this section and if less than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). 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.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £750, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the tenancy agreement.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent and terms of an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision includes details such as the rent amount, service charges, liability for repairs, and the commencement date of the tenancy.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CA/MNR/2025/0905 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 48 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] [NAME], [NAME] [RESPONDENT] Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME], [ADDRESS], Nottingham [POSTCODE] Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is:£ 750.00 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 25 July 2025 *3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per *4. Service charges are variable and are not included 5. Date assured tenancy commenced 25 July 2023 6. Length of the term or rental period From and including 25 July 2023 to an including 24 July 2024 7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per the tenancy agreement of 25 July 2023 and s. 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 9. Description of premises Terraced house, comprising ground floor: two living rooms and a kitchen, First Floor: two bedroom and bathroom/WC, with a rear yard.. [NAME] of Decision 10.10.25

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant disputes a proposed rent increase with their landlord.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • The rent and service charges are not clearly defined under Section 14 Determination of the Housing Act 1988.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £750, effective from 25 July 2025.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £750 per month.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £750 per month, effective from 25 July 2025, based on the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to set the rent at £750 per month.

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 £750 per month, effective from 25 July 2025.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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