Tribunal sets £575/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £575, which took effect in October 2023. This decision was made by Chairman a person FRICS of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
⚖️ 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 two-storey semi-detached house with three bedrooms.
📖 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. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent at which the property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £575 per month, effective from 1 October 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £575 per month, effective from October 2023. The decision was made by Chairman Nicholas Wint FRICS on December 12, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00GG/MNR/2023/0197
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 4 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 52 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £575 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 October 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Date assured tenancy commenced By succession
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
8. Description of premises Two storey semi-detached house with 3 bds.
[NAME] of Decision 12 December 2023
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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 to be £575 per month.
- The decision on the rent will take effect from October 1, 2023.
- The property is a two-storey semi-detached house with three bedrooms.
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 £575 per month, effective from 1 October 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £575 per month, effective from 1 October 2023, 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 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, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.