Tribunal sets £2150/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made a decision regarding the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £2150, which took effect on May 1st, 2023.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent for the assured tenancy.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their 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 for a similar property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £2150, effective from May 1st, 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £2150 per month, effective from 1st May 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00BG/MNR/2023/0186
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 79 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 20 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Dr [APPELLANT] & [NAME] [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 2150 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1st May 2023
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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*4. Service charges are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1st November 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs In accordance with agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A 1980s mid terrace two storey house with brick elevations under a flat roof, two bedrooms, bathroom/WC, living room, kitchen, shower room/WC. rear garden.
[NAME] of Decision 18th July 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 £2150 per month.
- The decision on the rent takes effect from May 1, 2023.
- The tenancy agreement started on November 1, 2020.
- The liability for repairs is as stated in the tenancy agreement.
- The premises are described as a 1980s mid-terrace two-storey house with two 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 £2150 per month, effective from May 1st, 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 £2150 per month, effective from May 1st, 2023, following 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 set the rent for the 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 set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.