Rent Determination for Assured Shorthold Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent and service charges for an assured shorthold tenancy. The decision was made under the Housing Act 1988 and set out the monthly rent and the services included in the tenancy agreement.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have the rent and service charges determined according to the Housing Act 1988.
📖 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 the determination of a fair rent. However, applications cannot be made if the rent has already been determined under this section, if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy, or if the tenancy falls under certain conditions outlined in section 20(4) of the Act.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined the rent and service charges for an assured shorthold tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent and service charges for an assured shorthold tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision specified the monthly rent and the services included in the tenancy agreement.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00BH/MNR/2021/0115
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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 14 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 360.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 July 2021
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable
Per
5. Date assured shorthold tenancy commenced 15 June 2012
6. Length of the term or rental period Calendar month
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Tenant-interior decoration (room) S.11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Bed, cupboard, chest of drawers
9. Description of premises A small double bedroom room on ground floor of Victorian mid terrace house with shared use of kitchen, bathroom, wc
[NAME] of Decision 28th July 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2150/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Adjusts Rent Due to Health and Safety Issues
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets Fair Market Rent for Tenancy Dispute
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1937/month rent for assured tenancy in Finchley
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets Market Rent at £2,400 Per Month
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1,800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Barnet
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Determines Market Rent for Refurbished Property
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 tenant is entitled to a rent reduction based on the condition of the property.
- A tenant is entitled to a fair market rent for their assured periodic tenancy based on the property's condition and local rental values.
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent and service charges determined according to the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to a fair rent adjustment taking into account the condition of the property.
- A tenant is entitled to a fair market rent adjusted for the condition of the property.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured shorthold tenancy at £360, effective from 28 July 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured shorthold tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £360 per month, effective from 28 July 2021, based on 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 set 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, 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.