Tribunal sets £1550/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1550, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes service charges. The decision became effective on June 12, 2023.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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 apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent at which the dwelling house might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord under an assured tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1550, excluding certain charges but including white goods and furniture.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14. The rent was set at £1550 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges. The decision took effect on 12 June 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BG/MNR/2023/0261
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]
[NAME]
Landlord [APPELLANT] 13 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1550.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 June 2023
*3. The amount included for services is/is
not applicable - Per -
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 12 April 2021
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985 applies
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord White goods (fridge freezer,oven hob extractor, washer dryer) dining table and chairs, wardrobe and chest of drawers to bedroom, curtains to bedroom.
9. Description of premises One bedroom partly furnished first floor flat with balcony. Comprising bedroom, living room, dining room, open plan kitchen, and shower room with central heating. Property accessed via a lift from the communal parts.
[NAME] of Decision 3 November 2023
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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 tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £1550.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect on 12 June 2023.
- The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy that began on 12 April 2021.
- The landlord provided white goods, dining furniture, bedroom furniture, and curtains.
- The property is a one-bedroom, partly furnished first-floor flat with a balcony, central heating, and lift access.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1550.00, effective from 12 June 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1550.00 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1550.00 per month, effective from 12 June 2023, based on the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to determine the rent.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.