Tribunal sets £1050/month rent for assured periodic tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1050 per month, effective from 1 August 2024. This decision was made by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) on 6 November 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.
📖 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 renting the property in the open market. The application cannot be made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1050 per month, effective from 1 August 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1050 per month, effective from 1 August 2024. The decision was made on 6 November 2024 by Chairman Nicholas Wint.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2024/0176
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 87 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 46 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £1050 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 August 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 November 2017 5. Length of the term or rental period Periodic 6. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A 8. Description of premises 3 bed mid terrace house with living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom
[NAME] of Decision 6 November 2024
📊 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 tenant was entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
- The determined rent for the property was set at £1050 per month.
- The decision on the rent determination takes effect from August 1, 2024.
- The property is described as a three-bedroom mid-terrace house with several rooms.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1050, effective from 1 August 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1050 per month, applying the relevant provisions of 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 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?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can 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.