Tribunal sets £900/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 £900, excluding water rates and council tax, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, a tenant is entitled to a rent determination setting the monthly rent at £900, effective from 12 April 2023.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar periodic tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £900 per month, effective from 12 April 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £900 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AC/MNR/2023/0194
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 R [NAME] MA MRICS
Landlord [NAME] 29 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 900 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 April 2023
*3. The amount included for services is
not applicable
Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 24 September 2020
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Bedroom furniture
8 Description of premises Room in house with 5 rooms , sharing kitchen and shower room
Chairman Judge R Cohen Date of Decision 27 November 2023
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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 to be £900 per month.
- The decision on the rent took effect from 12 April 2023.
- The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy that began on 24 September 2020.
- The rental period for the tenancy was monthly.
- The landlord was responsible for repairs under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
- The landlord provided bedroom furniture for the premises.
- The premises consisted of a room in a house with five rooms, sharing a kitchen and shower room.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £900, effective from April 2023.
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 £900 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 the evidence or documents that mattered.