Tribunal Sets £975/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 £975, which will take effect from May 17, 2025.
⚖️ 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 £975 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £975, effective from May 17, 2025.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision set the rent at £975 per month, effective from May 17, 2025.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BX/MNR/2025/0735
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 22 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME], [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] [RESPONDENT] C/[RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [APPELLANT] & [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 975.00 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 May 2025
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 17.04.23
6. Length of the term or rental period 17.04.23 to 16.04.24
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per the tenancy agreement of 17.04.23 and s. 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises 2 bed first floor purpose built flat on the first floor within a development of 25 flats. UPVC double glazed windows and heated by wall mounted electric panel heaters. comprising hall, kitchen/diner b/wc 2 bedrooms (main bedroom en suite), parking space and bin area
[NAME] of Decision 04.06.25
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £840/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1655/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1344 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £275 weekly rent for assured periodic tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £450/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Telford
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £748/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £112 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Liverpool
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £400/month rent for assured tenancy in Bradford
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £600/month rent for assured tenancy in Durham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £920/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £788.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Leicester
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 for the assured periodic tenancy to be £975.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent amount will take effect starting from May 17, 2025.
- The tenancy agreement specifies that the landlord is not responsible for providing furniture.
- The liability for repairs is allocated according to the tenancy agreement and Section 11 of the Landlord and 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 £975 per month, effective from May 2025.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £975 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 set the rent.
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 the evidence or documents that mattered.