Tribunal sets £1,550/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent was set at £1,550, effective from January 2024. This decision applies the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a two-bedroom flat in London.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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 property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,550, effective from January 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 26 January 2024, setting the monthly rent at £1,550 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAM/LON/00AQ/MNR/2023/0389
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 17A [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Judge Nicol Mr O Dowty MRICS
Landlord [NAME] 2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1,550 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 26 January 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per
4. Service charges are variable and are not included N/A
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 25 October 1995
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises 2 bed flat above shops.
Chairman Judge Nicol Date of Decision 26 April 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,375/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £995/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,200/month rent for assured tenancy in North Yorkshire
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1170/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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 monthly rent for the property to be £1,550.
- The decision regarding the rent takes effect on 26 January 2024.
- The property is described as a two-bedroom flat located above shops.
- The landlord is responsible for repairs to the property.
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 £1,550 per month, effective from January 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the appropriate monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1,550 per month, effective from January 2024, based on the current market value of the property.
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 current market value of the property.
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 set according to the current market value of the property.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.