Rent Registration for Assured Periodic Tenancy
📌 In brief
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £650, excluding water rates and council tax, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent of their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on a rent that a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. This applies to periodic tenancies where the terms match the original tenancy except for the rent amount.
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 decided on the rent registration for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £650 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FN/MNR/2021/0034
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 105 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 73A [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £650.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 9 July 2021
3. The amount included for services is not applicable n/a Per n/a
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 9 June 2017
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs s. 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord none
9. Description of premises Two bedroom terraced house
[NAME] of Decision 21 September 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
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 is entitled to have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to a decision 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 monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £650, excluding water rates and council tax.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved in the case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which governs rent registration for assured periodic tenancies.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied, specifically section 14 which deals with rent registration.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the tenant.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should ensure their rent complies with the Housing Act 1988 for assured periodic tenancies.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included documentation related to the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.
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 recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.