Tribunal sets £830/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £830 per month, effective from November 1, 2019. This decision was made under 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 monthly rent at £830.
📖 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 challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £830 per month, effective from November 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 1 November 2019, setting the monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BC/MNR/2019/0112
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 283 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Miss [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [APPELLANT] 129 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 830.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 November 2019
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 16 June 1999
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Tenancy Agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A purpose-built first floor maisonette built in the 1930s comprising three rooms, bathroom/WC, kitchen and rear garden.
[NAME] of Decision 18th October 2019
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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 £830.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect from November 1, 2019.
- The tenancy was an assured periodic tenancy that began on June 16, 1999.
- The property is a first-floor maisonette with three rooms, a bathroom/WC, kitchen, and a rear garden.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £830 per month, effective from November 1, 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at the correct amount.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £830 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 centered on determining the appropriate rent amount 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 £830 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 relevant legislation.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.