Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £850, which includes some services but excludes water rates and council tax. 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 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📖 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. 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. This applies to periodic tenancies where the periods match those of the original tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £850, excluding certain charges but including furniture costs.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The premises were described as a small studio flat with significant disrepair. The rent was set at £850 per month, effective from December 19, 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2024/0024
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 370 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Judge Nicol Mr O Dowty MRICS
Landlord [NAME] c/o [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 850 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 19 December 2023
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 18 June 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Table.
9. Description of premises Small Studio flat. Unusable bath. Water damage throughout.
Chairman Judge Nicol Date of Decision 26 April 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £103.34 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Widnes
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147692
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 was entitled to have their rent set by the Tribunal.
- The Tribunal determined the rent to be £850 per month.
- The decision on the rent took effect from 19 December 2023.
- The landlord is responsible for repairs to the property.
- The property was described as a small studio flat with an unusable bath and water damage.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The First-tier Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £850.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £850 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £850 per month based on the provisions of 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 determine the rent 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, as the rent was set at £850 per month.
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 periodic tenancy can 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.