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Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £725, starting from December 28, 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a fair determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy.

Topics

tenancy agreementsrent determinations

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 a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar periodic tenancy.

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📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £725 per month, effective from December 28, 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/30UK/MNR/2024/0732

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 156 St. [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT]

80 Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] and [NAME] [APPELLANT] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £725 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28-Dec-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 28-Jun-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 Mid-terrace house. Kitchen, reception room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom. Rear yard

Chairman S [NAME] of Decision 10 April 2025

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to a fair determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
  • The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy agreement.
  • The tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £725 per month.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord were involved in the case.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, ensuring a fair determination of rent.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied to determine the rent.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the fair determination of rent under the Housing Act 1988.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the tenant, setting a fair rent.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should seek a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

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 consult a solicitor for legal advice on such matters.

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