Tribunal Sets £1950/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1950, excluding water rates and council tax but including the cost of furniture provided by the landlord. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £1950.00 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous 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 expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1950.00 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1950 excluding certain costs and including furniture provided by the landlord.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MDR/2019/0003
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]
Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT]
[RESPONDENT] 212 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1950.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 May 2019
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable n/a Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 21 November 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period 104 weeks
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Beds, sofa, wardrobes, tables
9. Description of premises A second floor flat with 1 living room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom/wc.
[NAME] of Decision 12 July 2019
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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 £1950.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent takes effect from May 17, 2019.
- The tenancy began on November 21, 2018.
- The landlord provided specific furniture including beds, a sofa, wardrobes, and tables.
- The premises are described as a second-floor flat with one living room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom/wc.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1950 per month, effective from May 17, 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy starting November 21, 2018.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1950 per month, effective from May 17, 2019, 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 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 rent to be set at £1950 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.