Tribunal sets £1655/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1655.00, excluding water rates and council tax, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy in London.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 would charge for a similar property in the open market. The application cannot be made if the rent is already set by a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1655.00 per month, effective from 16 September 2025.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1655.00 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BA/MNR/2025/0981
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 43 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME] [NAME]
Landlord
Mr [RESPONDENT] & Mrs [RESPONDENT] [APPELLANT]
c/o [NAME]
Tenant [APPELLANT] & [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1655.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16 September 2025
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable n/a Per n/a
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 16 August 2024
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord external structural
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Wardrobes x 2 in each bedroom
9. Description of premises Second floor flat, two bedrooms, one living room, one bathroom, and a kitchen
[NAME] of Decision 4 February 2026
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent to be £1655.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on rent takes effect from 16 September 2025.
- The landlord provided two wardrobes in each bedroom.
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 for an assured periodic tenancy at £1655, effective from 16 September 2025.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £1655 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1655 per month, effective from 16 September 2025, based on the application made under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application made under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to set the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, allowing the application to set the rent at £1655 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, they may apply to the First-tier Tribunal to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.