Tribunal sets £2,100/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £2,100 excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies 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 monthly rent.
📖 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 open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £2,100 per month, effective from 27th February 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £2,100 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AK/MNR/2022/0208
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 41 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
J A Naylor MRICS FIRPM
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] 20 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 2,100. Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 27th February 2023
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 February 2017
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord repairs
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A 3, 4 bedroomed house ( 4th bedroom on the ground floor ) with garden double glazing and central heating
Chairman J A NAYLOR MRICS FIRPM Date of Decision 27 February 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 monthly rent to be £2,100.
- The decision on the rent amount takes effect from February 27, 2023.
- The property is a 3 or 4 bedroom house with a garden, double glazing, and central heating.
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 £2,100, excluding certain charges but including others.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £2,100 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £2,100 per month, following the provisions of 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 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can be set according to the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.