Tribunal sets £1,450/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,450 per month, starting from January 7, 2023. This decision follows the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 periodic tenancy.
📖 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 open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the existing agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,450 per month, effective from January 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £1,450 per calendar month, effective from January 7, 2023, following the Housing Act 1988.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2023/0023
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 19 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 8 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] & Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1,450 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 7 January 2023
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable nil Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included n/a
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 7 May 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Periodic monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Per tenancy
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord White goods Fridge Cooker Washing Machine provided by landlord
9. Description of premises Second floor purpose built flat 1980’s in block of similar. 2 rooms Kitchen Bath/wc. Central Heating Boiler reported defective.
[NAME] of Decision 13 April 2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent to be £1,450 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent took effect from January 7, 2023.
- The landlord provided white goods including a fridge, cooker, and washing machine.
- The property is a second-floor purpose-built flat from the 1980s with two rooms, a kitchen, and a bath/WC.
- The central heating boiler was reported to be defective.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,450 per month, effective from January 2023.
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 £1,450 per month, effective from January 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 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, setting the rent at £1,450 per month.
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 the evidence or documents that mattered.