Tribunal sets £525/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £525, which took effect on November 21, 2022, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14, specifically setting the rent at £525.00 per month 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. 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 apply to 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.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £525.00 per month, effective from 21 November 2022.
📜 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 £525 per month, effective from 21 November 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CU/MNR/2022/0092
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]
Landlord Point to [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £525.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 21 November 2022
3. The amount included for services is not applicable ---------- Per ----------
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 29 June 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs SECTION 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
9. Description of premises First Floor Flat comprising hall, one double bedroom with ensuite (shower cubicle, WHB + WC) and living room/ kitchen.
[NAME] of Decision 16 January 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4133311
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
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 tenant was entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The Tribunal determined the rent for the premises to be £525.00 per month.
- The decision on the rent determination takes effect from 21 November 2022.
- The amount included for services was not applicable in this rent determination.
- The assured tenancy commenced on 29 June 2020, with a monthly rental period.
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 £525.00 per month, effective from 21 November 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £525.00 per month, effective from 21 November 2022, based on the provisions of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 to determine 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 £525.00 per month, effective from 21 November 2022.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can be determined according to Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.