Tribunal confirms £178 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The weekly rent was set at £178.00, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies 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 a converted one-bedroom flat in a Victorian house.
📖 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, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £178.00, excluding certain charges but including service fees.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 3 April 2023, setting the weekly rent at £178.00 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. TR/LON/00AN/MNR/2023/0099
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 Flat 3 (c), 84 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord L & Q [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 178.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3 April 2023
*3. The amount included for services is 12.88 Per Week
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 5 October 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Converted one bedroom first floor flat in a mid-terrace Victorian house. The flat comprises bedroom living room kitchen, bathroom /WC. Central heating.
[NAME] of Decision 11th August 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £132.78 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £892/month rent for assured tenancy in Nottingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £550/month rent for assured tenancy in Bishop Auckland
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £400/month rent for assured tenancy in Bradford
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £840/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £975/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1655/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 £748/month rent for assured tenancy in London
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 determination under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant holds an assured periodic tenancy.
- The request for rent determination is made under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The Housing Act 1988 supports the tenant's right to a rent determination.
- The court recognizes the tenant’s entitlement to a fair rent determination.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £178.00 per week.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the appropriate rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically the amount that should be charged weekly.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £178.00 per week 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 determine 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.