Tribunal sets £625/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £625 per month, starting from January 8, 2024, following 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 in February 2020.
📖 What the law says
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 or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar periodic tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £625 per month, effective from January 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £625 per calendar month, effective from 8 January 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CT/MNR/2023/0271
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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] [RESPONDENT] 1668 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £625.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 8 January 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 9 February 2020
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Part furnished.
8. Description of premises First floor one bedroom self-contained flat in purpose built block.
Chairman [NAME] of Decision 14 March 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £112 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Liverpool
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
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 assured periodic tenancy to be £625.00 per calendar month.
- The new rent determination takes effect from January 8, 2024.
- The tenancy began on February 9, 2020, as an assured periodic tenancy.
- The premises are described as a first-floor one-bedroom self-contained flat in a purpose-built block.
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 £625 per month, effective from January 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £625.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £625 per month, effective from January 2024, 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 at £625 per month.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, confirming the rent at £625 per month.
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, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.