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Tribunal sets £650/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £650, which includes some services but excludes water rates and council tax. This decision applies from May 28, 2025.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as determined by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in this specific case involving a 3rd floor flat in a gated estate.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the existing agreement.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £650, effective from 28 May 2025.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £650 per month, effective from 28 May 2025.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Other

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CG/MNR/2025/0728 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] Judge A Davies S [COMPANY] 1 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Tenant [NAME]

1. The rent is: £650 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 May 2025 3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per 4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 27 May 2021 5. Rental period monthly 6. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Fridge and cooker 8. Description of premises 3rd floor one bedroomed flat in gated estate. Chairman A Davies Date of Decision 28 May 2025

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £650 per month.
  • The decision on the rent determination takes effect on 28 May 2025.
  • The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy, with the tribunal making a Section 14 determination.
  • The landlord provides a fridge and cooker as part of the tenancy.
  • The premises are described as a 3rd floor one-bedroom flat in a gated estate.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The First-tier Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £650, effective from 28 May 2025.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £650 per month 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, setting the rent at £650 per month.

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 the evidence or documents that mattered.

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