Tribunal Sets £965 Monthly 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 £965, starting July 16, 2023. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy starting December 16, 2019.
📖 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 applies to a periodic tenancy with the same terms as the original tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £965 per month, effective from July 16, 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £965 per month, effective July 16, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FY/MNR/2023/0156
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 21 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 3 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Gavin Bijou & Demi Salt
1. The rent is: £965 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16/07/2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 16/12/2019
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 detached bungalow comprising lounge, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Garage. Gardens.
[NAME] of Decision 19/12/2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,200/month rent for assured tenancy in North Yorkshire
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £140/week rent for assured tenancy in London
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 £965 per month.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect on 16 July 2023.
- The property is described as a detached bungalow with a lounge, kitchen, three bedrooms, and a bathroom, plus a garage and gardens.
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 £965 per month, effective from July 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 £965 per month based on the Housing Act 1s requirements for assured periodic tenancies.
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 to determine the rent for an 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.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.