Tribunal Sets £1350/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1350 per month, effective from 15 April 2024, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 a detached house in a specific location.
📖 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. 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 and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original one, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1350 per month, effective from April 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1350 per month, effective from 15 April 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/41UF/MNR/2024/0111
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 6 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Ms [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £1350 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 15 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 14 July 2023 5. Length of the term or rental period Periodic - Monthly 6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Detached house comprising living room, dining room, kitchen, toilet, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, garden and garage.
[NAME] of Decision 25 July 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £575 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Houghton le Spring
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £600 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in St Albans
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £575/month rent for assured tenancy in Sunderland
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £1100/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1400/month rent for assured tenancy in Ealing
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163143
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135602
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal set the rent for the property at £1350 per month.
- The decision on the rent took effect from 15 April 2024.
- The property is a detached house with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a garden, and a garage.
- The tenancy began on 14 July 2023 and is a monthly periodic tenancy.
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 £1350 per month, effective from April 15, 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1350 per month, effective from April 15, 2024, based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically Section 14, was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on the application of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 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, setting the rent at £1350 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 relevant provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.