Tribunal sets £370 biweekly rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £370 every two weeks, which includes water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set at a fair level under the Housing Act 1988, specifically in this case, the rent was adjusted to £370 for two weeks including utilities.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they are paying. 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 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 tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £370 for two weeks, including utilities.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £370 every two weeks, including water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AQ/MNR/2023/0073
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]
[NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 18 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 370 Per 2 weeks (including water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 20 June 2023
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable 110.05 Per 2 weeks
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 2 September 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period 2 weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Wardrobe, double bed, chest of drawers’, bedside cabinet.
9. Description of premises Double room with ensuite in HMO house. Shared kitchen. Shared use of garden.
[NAME] of Decision 11 August 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 for the property to be £370 every two weeks.
- The determined rent includes water rates and council tax.
- The decision on the rent takes effect from June 20, 2023.
- An amount of £110.05 per two weeks is included for services.
- 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 Tribunal decided to set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £370 per two weeks, including water rates and council tax.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent to be paid for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should include water rates and council tax.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £370 per two weeks, including water rates and council tax, based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to set the rent at £370 per two weeks, including water rates and council tax.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the person who brought the case, allowing the rent to be set at £370 per two weeks, including water rates and council tax.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, they can expect the rent to be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which may include additional costs such as water rates and council tax.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered in making the decision.