AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·10 December 2024

First-tier Tribunal Determines Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy

Case No.

📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £600 per month, excluding certain charges, and took effect on September 23, 2024.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per the Housing Act 1988.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

Provisions

Housing Act 1988 Section 14

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would 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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £600 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from September 23, 2024.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CU/MNR/2024/0077

Notice of the Tribunal Decision and

(Section 14 Determination)

Housing Act 1988 Section 14

Address of Premises The Tribunal members were

3 [ADDRESS]

[POSTCODE] [NAME]

Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] 294-310 [ADDRESS]

[POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £600-00 Per PCM (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 23.09.24

3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per NA/

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 01/12/22

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs s.11

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

None

8. Description of premises

Two Bedroom flat in modern block

Chairman I [NAME] of Decision 23/09/2024

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £600 per calendar month.
The decision regarding the rent will become effective on September 23, 2024.
The tenancy agreement was an assured periodic tenancy, as per the Housing Act 1988.
The tenancy for the two-bedroom flat began on December 1, 2022, with a monthly rental period.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

Who was involved?

A tenant and a landlord 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, specifically section 14, was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the statutory requirement for registering 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 ensure their rent is registered according to the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence included the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.

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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