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 £127.00, effective from December 2, 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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 periodic tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 2 December 2024, setting the weekly rent at £127.00 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00FC/MNR/2024/0712
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 Flat 1 (First Floor) Rear of 22 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
Landlord [APPELLANT]
c/o [APPELLANT] [COMPANY]
Tenant [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £127.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 2 December 2024
3. The amount included for services I not applicable
Per
4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced September 1995
5. Rental period Weekly (fortnightly by convention)
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
None
8. Description of premises
First floor flat 3 rooms plus kitchen and bathroom
Chairman [NAME] of Decision 6 May 2025
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988 but the case was dismissed for other reasons.
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.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord.
How did the court decide, and why?
They used the Housing Act 1988 to determine a fair rent.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
What was the argument that mattered most?
Ensuring a fair rent determination under the Housing Act.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
For the tenant.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a fair rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Details of the tenancy and relevant legislation.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions like this can be appealed.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
Yes, it's recommended to get legal advice for such cases.