Tribunal sets £315/week rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £315, excluding some charges like water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 22, which was applied in this case to determine the rent at £315.00 per week.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 22 allows a tenant of an assured shorthold tenancy to apply to an appropriate tribunal for a determination of the rent if the rent is considered excessively high compared to similar properties in the area. The tribunal will assess whether the rent is significantly higher than what could reasonably be expected based on local rental levels.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured shorthold tenancy at £315.00, excluding certain charges but including service fees.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) assessed the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £315 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BA/MNR/2019/0039
Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Shorthold Tenancies (Section 22 Determination)
Housing Act 1988 Section 22
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 26 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT] JP CQSW
Landlord [NAME] [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 315.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 21 June 2019
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable 6.68 Per Week
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured shorthold tenancy commenced 18 February 2006
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly 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 2 story, brick/tile end on terrace house built circa 1920 compromising; 4 rooms, kitchen, bathroom/WC and separate WC
[NAME] of Decision Friday 21st June 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 £315.00 per week.
- The decision on the rent assessment took effect on June 21, 2019.
- The amount included for services in the rent was determined to be £6.68 per week.
- The tenancy was a weekly periodic assured shorthold tenancy that began on February 18, 2006.
- The landlord is responsible for repairs as per 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 decision set the weekly rent for an assured shorthold tenancy at £315, excluding water rates and council tax but including service fees.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured shorthold tenancy, specifically whether it should be £315 per week.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £315 per week, following the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, section 22.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 22 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 22 to determine the rent for the assured shorthold tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, confirming the rent at £315 per week.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy can be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 22.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.