First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4172885
📌 In brief
The tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision was made effective from February 2019, setting the monthly rent at £555 excluding water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £555.00 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £555.00, effective from 1 February 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, issuing a register of rents effective from February 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FY/MNR/2019/0003
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 31 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] c/o 5 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £555.00 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 February 2019
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 September 2014
6. Length of the term or rental period Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord & Tenant Act
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord none
9. Description of premises A mid terraced house comprising front lounge, dining room, kitchen, lobby and bathroom. On the first floor are two bedrooms. Gas central heating. Most windows double glazed. Small rear yard / garden.
[NAME] of Decision 2 April 2019
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant requests a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as required by the Housing Act 1988.
- The court consistently rules in favor of tenants seeking a register of rents under the specified act.
- The Housing Act 1988 explicitly grants tenants the right to request a register of rents.
- Previous similar cases have uniformly supported tenants' rights to obtain rent registers.
- The legal framework under the Housing Act 1988 clearly entitles tenants to receive a register of rents.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- There are no significant factors identified that go against the claimant in the provided similar cases.
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 £555.00 per month, effective from 1 February 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy that started on 1 September 2014.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £555.00 per month because it was in accordance with the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
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 that the rent should be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.