Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £75.77, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes service charges. This decision took effect on April 7, 2025.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to statutory requirements.
📖 What the law says
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 might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination excludes certain factors such as the granting of a tenancy to a sitting tenant, increases in value due to improvements made by the tenant, and decreases in value due to the tenant's non-compliance with the tenancy terms.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, excluding certain costs.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £75.77 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges. The decision took effect on 7 April 2025.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CJ/MNR/2025/0717
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 [ADDRESS], [ADDRESS], Newcastle upon Tyne [POSTCODE]
I Jefferson K [NAME] P O Box 2070, Preston [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £75.77 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 7 April 2025
3. The amount included for services is:
£25.77 Per week
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 4 June 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Standard, as S11 of Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Unfurnished.
9. Description of premises Fourth Floor access Maisonette, 1 Reception, Kitchen, on 4th Floor, 2 Bedrooms and Bathroom to 3F. Radiator central heating, double-glazing. Significant long standing (2 years) water leak into Living Room rendering Living Room uninhabitable.
Chairman I Jefferson Date of Decision 29 May 2025
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal set the rent for the property at £75.77 per week.
- The decision on the rent took effect from April 7, 2025.
- The rent included £25.77 per week for services.
- The premises had a significant long-standing water leak, making the living room uninhabitable.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £75.77 per week.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent according to statutory requirements.
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 statutory requirement for setting 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 ensure their rent is set according to statutory requirements.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The statutory requirements and the terms of the tenancy agreement mattered.
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 always recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.