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Tribunal sets £181.39 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

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📌 In brief

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £181.39 per week, effective from 03 April 2023, following the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £181.39 per week.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

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 decide on the open-market rent, considering factors like the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.

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📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £181.39 per week, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the judgment.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent set was £181.39 per week, effective from 03 April 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AH/MNR/2023/0136

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 8 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT], MIRPM

Landlord [COMPANY] [ADDRESS], London, [POSTCODE]

Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 181.39 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 03 April 2023

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable 0.00 Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced

6. Length of the term or rental period

7. Allocation of liability for repairs

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord

9. Description of premises

[NAME] of Decision

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £181.39 per week.
  • The tribunal's decision on the rent took effect from April 3, 2023.
  • No amount was included for services in the rent determination.
  • Service charges are variable and were not included in the rent.

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 £181.39 per week, effective from April 3rd, 2023.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £181.39 per week.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £181.39 per week, as required by 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.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the person who brought the case, as the rent was set according to their request.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

For someone in a similar situation, the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can 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.

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