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Tribunal sets £1800/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1800, which took effect on 14 October 2022. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, applicable to the assured periodic tenancy starting 14 August 1995.

Topics

tenancy agreementsrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

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 under this section 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1800 per month, effective from 14 October 2022.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1800, effective from 14 October 2022.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2022/0162

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 65B [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr [COUNSEL](Hons) LLM Property Law MA Mr [COUNSEL] Solicitor

Landlord [COMPANY] 45-47 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Mrs [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1800.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 14 October 2022

*3. The amount included for services is applicable 0.00 Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 14 August 1995

6. Length of the term or rental period Calendar Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.

9. Description of premises 2 bedroom self-contained flat with kitchen, bathroom/WC and living room, shared garden

[NAME] of Decision 30th November 2022

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £1800.00 per calendar month.
  • The decision on the rent took effect from 14 October 2022.
  • No amount was included for services in the rent determination.
  • The tenancy agreement started on 14 August 1995.
  • The premises were described as a 2-bedroom self-contained flat with a shared garden.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1800 per month, effective from October 14, 2022.

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 £1800 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 in favour of 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 set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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