Rent Determination for Assured Shorthold Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decision
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made a decision regarding the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £800, effective from October 1st, 2019. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 22.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988 Section 22, a tenant can 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 consider whether there are enough comparable properties and whether the rent is significantly higher than what could reasonably be expected.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy under the Housing Act 1988 Section 22. The decision took effect on 01 October 2019, setting the monthly rent at £800 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MDR/2019/0006
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 40B [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Ms [NAME] [NAME] BA (Hons) DipLaw LLM Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] 133 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 800.00 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 October 2019
*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 shorthold tenancy commenced 02 May 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 Months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Tenancy Agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Bed, sofa and 2 waredrobes.
9. Description of premises Ground floor double bedroom with shared use of kitchen and bathroom.
[NAME] BA (Hons) DipLaw LLM Date of Decision 15th November 2019
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent for the premises to be £800.00 per calendar month.
- The new rent decision took effect from October 1, 2019.
- The tenancy agreement started on May 2, 2018, for a period of 12 months.
- The landlord provided a bed, sofa, and two wardrobes as furniture.
- The premises were described as a ground floor double bedroom with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set the monthly rent at £800 for the assured shorthold tenancy.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, which provides guidelines for setting rents.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 Section 22 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the appropriate 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 should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for guidance on rent determination.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions were considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.