Tribunal sets £1320/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 £1320, which took effect from January 2022.
⚖️ 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 an assured periodic tenancy.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match those of the original, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1320 per month, effective from January 1, 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1320, effective from January 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00BK/MNR/2022/0001
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]
Judge R [NAME] Ms S Redmond MRICS
Landlord [COMPANY] 45 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1320.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1st January 2022
*3. The amount included for service is not applicable N/A Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 March 2004
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Tenant interior, landlord structure and exterior
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises First floor self-contained flat with central heating, consisting of one living room, one bathroom, one kitchen, and use of outside space.
[NAME] of Decision 21 March 2022
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Periodic Tenancy Under Housing Act 1988
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £1750/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £185 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £117.98 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1250/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £274.75 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £590/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £2,250/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Bacup
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £600 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in [Name]
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 tribunal determined the rent to be 1320.00 pounds per calendar month.
- The new rent decision took effect from January 1, 2022.
- The tenancy agreement started on March 1, 2004.
- The tenant is responsible for interior repairs, while the landlord is responsible for the structure and exterior.
- The property is a first-floor self-contained flat with central heating, including a living room, bathroom, kitchen, and outside space.
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 £1320 per month, effective from January 1, 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1320 per month, effective from January 1, 2022, following 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.
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.