Tribunal sets £845/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 £845, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies from 31 August 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy in a two-bedroom terraced house.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new tenancy, and the terms of the original tenancy, excluding certain factors like improvements made by the tenant.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £845 per month, effective from 31 August 2024.
📜 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 £845 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/41UD/MNR/2024/0191
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 25 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT] Mrs [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT] & [RESPONDENT] 53 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] – [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £845 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 31 August 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 28 February 2021 5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly - Periodic 6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Two bed terraced house
[NAME] of Decision 13 February 2025
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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 £845 per month.
- The new rent decision will take effect on August 31, 2024.
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 £845 per month, effective from 31 August 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £845 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.
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.