Rent Registration 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 £1025, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges. This decision was made under 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, except if the rent is based on a previous tribunal determination or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on the rent that a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.
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 decision took effect on May 3, 2021, setting the monthly rent at £1025 excluding certain taxes and including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CS/MNR/2021/0024
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 69 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [NAME] 128 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £1025.00 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 May 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 3 January 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S. 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Modern three storey semi-detached house with open plan front garden and tarmac drive.
[NAME] [NAME] of Decision 23 July 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- 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 significant 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 monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1025.
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 regulates rent registration 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 application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.
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 guidance on rent registration.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence likely included details of 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.