Rent Registration for Assured Periodic Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made a decision regarding the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £575 per month, effective from May 10, 2019. 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 more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide 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 10 May 2019, setting the monthly rent at £575 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BT/MNR/2019/0032
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 45 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT]
[ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 575.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 10 May 2019
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 10 May 2011
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Washing machine & fridge
8. Description of premises 3/F P/B S/C 1 bedroom flat. Open plan kitchen & living room, bathroom (WHB/ W/C/ B/ SH)
[NAME] of Decision 12 June 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 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?
The decision set the monthly rent at £575 for an assured periodic tenancy.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the 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 to register the rent.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the appropriate rent.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant, setting the rent as requested.
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 tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
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.