Tribunal sets £300 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £300, excluding some charges, effective from April 4, 2022.
⚖️ 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 involving a modern two-bedroom flat in London.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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. This applies to periodic tenancies where the terms match those of the original tenancy, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set a weekly rent of £300 for an assured periodic tenancy, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the judgment.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on April 4, 2022, setting the weekly rent at £300 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AT/MNR/2022/0065
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 102 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord London and [RESPONDENT] 29-35 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 300.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 04 April 2022
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable 2.01 Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 April 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period Per Tenancy
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Per Tenancy
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Nil
9. Description of premises Modern purpose built 2 bed flat in low rise block from 2000’s. Gardens.
Note: The landlord is not obliged to charge this market rent but, may not charge more
Chairman N [NAME] of Decision 19 July 2022
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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 £300.00 per week.
- The decision regarding the rent takes effect from April 4, 2022.
- The amount included for services in the rent is considered negligible.
- The tenancy agreement started on April 1, 2019.
- The property is described as a modern, purpose-built two-bedroom flat in a low-rise block.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for the assured periodic tenancy was set at £300 per week.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent to be charged for the assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £300 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified charges, 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
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.