Tribunal sets £830/month rent for assured tenancy in Preston
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £830, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes service charges.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as applied in this case involving a semi-detached house in Preston, Lancashire.
📖 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. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more 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). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy 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 £830, effective from October 24, 2024.
📜 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 £830 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/30UN/MNR/2024/0692
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 92 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT]
[ADDRESS], Higher Walton, Preston, Lancs. [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £830 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 24-Oct-24
*3. The amount included for services is/is negligible/not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 24-Oct-24
6. Rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
9. Description of premises Semi-detached house 2 Reception Rooms, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Separate W/C. Front garden and rear yard
Chairman S [NAME] of Decision 10 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
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognizes the tenant's right to have their rent assessed under the specified act.
- Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 is applicable to determine the rent for tenants.
- The Housing Act 1988 provides a clear pathway for tenants to have their rent set.
- The tenant's request for rent determination aligns with the legal provisions outlined in the act.
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 £830, effective from October 24th, 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, which was set at £830.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the monthly rent at £830 based on the Housing Act 1,988, Section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 to determine the rent.
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 according to their request.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, they can seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.