Rent Assessment for Assured Shorthold Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal assessed the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy, setting the monthly rent amount and the date it becomes effective, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 22, for an assured shorthold tenancy, specifically in this case involving a monthly periodic tenancy agreement.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988 Section 22, a tenant can apply to a tribunal for a fair rent assessment if certain conditions are met. These include that the rent is not already determined under this section, the tenancy is not covered by section 19A and over six months have passed since the start of the tenancy, and the rent is significantly higher than what could reasonably be expected in the area.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for the assured shorthold tenancy was set at £1700 per month, effective from 14 September 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal assessed the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy, determining the monthly rent amount and the date it takes effect, based on the Housing Act 1988 Section 22.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2019/0122
Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Shorthold Tenancies (Section 22 Determination)
Housing Act 1988 Section 22
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 65B [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Ms [NAME] [NAME] BA (Hons) [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [COMPANY] 45 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1700.00 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 September 2019
*3. The amount included for services is
negligible
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured shorthold tenancy commenced 14 August 1995
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly Periodic
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.
[NAME] BA (Hons) [NAME] of Decision 15th November 2019
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1700/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171343
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171344
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Rejects Rent Increase Due to Poor Property Condition
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £315/week rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Assessment for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £731
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £860/week rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1400/month rent for assured tenancy in Hounslow
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £242.33 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Assessment for Assured Periodic Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision
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 tenant requests a rent assessment under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant claims their rent should reflect the property's condition, including any disrepair.
- The tenant seeks a rent assessment under Section 22 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant asks for their rent to be set according to Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant demands a fair rent assessment under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- There are no significant factors listed that went against the claimant in the provided cases.
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 shorthold tenancy was set at £1700 per month, effective from 14 September 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for the assured shorthold tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1700 per month, effective from 14 September 2019, based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 22 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 22 to determine the rent for the assured shorthold 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 set according to the relevant provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.