Tribunal sets £2100/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 £2100, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 14 October 2022.
⚖️ 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 monthly rent at £2100.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £2100 per month, effective from 14 October 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 14 October 2022, setting the monthly rent at £2100 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AC/MNR/2022/0124
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]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [APPELLANT], 113 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 2100.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 14 October 2022
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 17 March 2021
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 – Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises 3 bedroom self-contained flat on 2nd and 3rd floors of 1930s detached house. Comprises 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, ensuite, living room. Small garden and garage.
[NAME] of Decision 14th October 2022
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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 £2100.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent determination takes effect from October 14, 2022.
- The property is a three-bedroom self-contained flat with a kitchen, bathroom, ensuite, living room, small garden, and garage.
- The assured tenancy for the premises began on March 17, 2021.
- The landlord is responsible for repairs under Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
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 £2100 per month, effective from 14 October 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £2100 per month, effective from 14 October 2022, 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 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 determined according to the relevant provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.