First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1000, which includes some service charges but excludes water rates and council tax. This decision affects tenants and landlords dealing with assured periodic tenancies.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📖 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. 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 determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1000 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges. The decision took effect on June 1, 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AJ/MNR/2019/0072
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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [RESPONDENT] c/o [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1000.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 June 2019
*3. The amount included for services is £481.02 Per year
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 01 February 1995
6. Length of the term or rental period monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 applies
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord -
9. Description of premises For details see reasons document attached.
[NAME] of Decision 5 August 2019
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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 tenant requests a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.
- The request is made according to Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The landlord fails to provide the requested register of rents.
- The tenant demonstrates they are under an assured periodic tenancy agreement.
- The court recognizes the tenant's entitlement to a rent register.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- (No factors identified that went against the claimant in these cases.)
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 £1000 per month.
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, setting the rent according to the terms of the tenancy agreement.
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 calculation of rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant, confirming the rent as requested.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should review their tenancy agreement and applicable law to determine their rent.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were crucial.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions like this can often be appealed to a higher court.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is advisable to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.