Tribunal sets rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. This means the rent amount, when it starts, and whether service charges can change were all determined according to the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, taking into account specific charges and exclusions as outlined in the case.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at a specific amount per month, excluding certain charges but including others as detailed in the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision includes the amount of rent, the date it takes effect, and whether service charges are variable.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. FR/LON/00AR/MNR/2024/0312
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]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 42 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £
Per
(excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is:
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced
6. Length of the term or rental period
7. Allocation of liability for repairs
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
9. Description of premises
Chairman
Date of Decision
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2500/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Nottingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £920/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £425/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £500/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £700/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Ashton-in-Makerfield
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in Bury
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Oldham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4133311
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Stockton on Tees
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £311.53 fortnightly rent for assured tenancy in Salford
A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at a specific amount per month, excluding certain charges but including others.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the specific amount of rent and the inclusion/exclusion of certain charges for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent according to the Housing Act 1988, considering the specific charges and conditions applicable to the premises.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14, was applied to determine the rent.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on the application of the Housing Act 1988 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, setting the rent as requested.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination of rent for their assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.