Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1500 per month, starting from April 2020, following 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 £1500 per month.
📖 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 decide on the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application must meet certain conditions, such as not being made if the rent is already set by a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1500 per month, effective from April 2020.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1500.00, effective from 01 April 2020.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AZ/MNR/2020/0044
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], London, [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [COMPANY], 3 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1500.00 Per Calendar Month
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 April 2020
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable £32.42 Per Calendar month
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 22 July 1991
6. Length of the term or rental period Per tenancy
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Per tenancy
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Nil
9. Description of premises Flat d, 1 of 5 flats in this converted former Victorian house. Two bedroom, living room, kitchen, bath/ WC.
Note: The landlord is not obliged to charge this market rent but, may not charge more
Chairman N Martindale Date of Decision 19 July 2022
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent for the premises to be £1500.00 per calendar month.
- The tribunal's decision on the rent assessment took effect from April 1, 2020.
- An amount of £32.42 per calendar month was included for services.
- The property is a two-bedroom flat with a living room, kitchen, and bath/WC.
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 £1500 per month, effective from April 2020.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £1500.00.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1500 per month 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.
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 £1500 per month.
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 Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.