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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 weekly rent at £150, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from April 7th, 2025.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

Topics

tenancy agreementsrent determinations

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 under similar conditions.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy to be £150 per week, effective from 7 April 2025, following a request under the Housing Act 1988.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EC/MNR/2025/0737

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 3 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

J Fraser J [RESPONDENT]

[ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: £150 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in para 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 7 April 2025

3. The amount included for services is: Not applicable

4. Date periodic assured tenancy commenced 9 January 2020

5. Rental period Weekly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per s.11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

None.

8. Description of premises

A modern, 2 bedroom ground floor flat with access to communal gardens, bin stores and off-street parking.

Chairman J Fraser Date of Decision 13 May 2025

📊 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 is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the condition and location of the property.
  • The tenant is entitled to have improvements to the property reflected in the rent level.
  • The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent set at 100% of the rental value as determined by the Tribunal.

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 £150 per week.

Who was involved?

A tenant requested a rent determination from the landlord.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent as requested.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The tenant's request for a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

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

The decision was in favour of the tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can also seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The request for rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

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.

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