Tribunal sets £615/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 £615.00, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from January 1, 2023.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, setting the rent at £615.00 per month.
📖 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, 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £615.00, effective from January 1, 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £615.00 per month, effective from 1 January 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Other
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/37UD/MNR/2023/0006
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 13 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] [RESPONDENT] [NAME] 130 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £615.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 January 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable ----------- Per -----------
4. Date assured tenancy commenced Not Known
5. Length of the term or rental period Periodic
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None The Tribunal has not inspected this property
8. Description of premises A self contained first floor flat comprising hallway, lounge, kitchen, 1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom, bathroom with bath and wash hand basin separate WC. Electric heating. Double glazing, single garage.
[NAME] of Decision 24/03/2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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 £615.00 per month.
- The new rent decision takes effect from January 1, 2023.
- The rent amount excludes water rates and council tax.
- No amount was included for services in the rent determination.
- The Tribunal noted the property is a self-contained first-floor flat with specific rooms and features.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £615, effective from January 1, 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 £615 per month, effective from January 1, 2023, 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, setting the rent at £615 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.