Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set the monthly rent at £425 for an assured periodic tenancy, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies to the tenant's tenancy agreement.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.
📖 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. 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.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £425 excluding certain taxes and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BW/MNR/2023/0252
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 2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 425.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 03 August 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 3 March 2008
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs AS PER LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord NIL
8. Description of premises No internal inspection. A ground floor flat, apparently comprising living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. The property appears to be joined to the gable wall of the adjoining property and there is evidence of external disrepair to the roof and fascia.
[NAME] of Decision 27 November 2023
📊 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
- The tribunal determined the rent to be £425.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent amount takes effect from August 3, 2023.
- The tribunal found that no amount was included for services.
- The tenancy began on March 3, 2008, as an assured tenancy.
- The landlord and tenant act 1985 governs the liability for repairs.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £425 per month.
Who was involved?
The landlord and the tenant were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which requires a register of rents for assured periodic tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the statutory requirement for a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.
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 refer to the Housing Act 1988 for determining their rent.
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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.