Tribunal Sets £730/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £730.00 per month, effective from 16th January 2023, following the requirements of the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, setting the rent at £730 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £730, effective from January 2023.
📜 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 £730.00 per month, effective from 16th January 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/31UC/MNR/2022/0095
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 14 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] [RESPONDENT] 12 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] & [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £730.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16th January 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 15th February 2008
5. Length of the term or rental period Assured Periodic
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises A semi-detached house comprising recessed porch, hallway, lounge/dining room, kitchen on the first floor. The landing leads to two double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom and bathroom. The house has gas fired central heating and upvc double glazing. Garden to front and rear.
Chairman G S Freckelton Date of Decision 16 January 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 £730.00 per month.
- The decision regarding the rent takes effect from January 16, 2023.
- The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy, having commenced on February 15, 2008.
- The tribunal found that no amount was included for services in the rent.
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 £730 per month, effective from January 16, 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £730 per month, effective from January 16, 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 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.
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.