Tribunal Sets £1,300 Monthly 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 £1,300, effective from December 1st, 2024, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set a specific monthly rent of £1,300.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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. The determination takes into account the terms of the existing tenancy and disregards certain factors such as improvements made by the tenant or reductions due to non-compliance.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,300, effective from December 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1,300 per month, effective from December 1st, 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FN/MNR/2024/0639
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 42 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [RESPONDENT]
[ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £1,300.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01/12/2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable ________ __ Per ________ _
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 01/11/2022
5. Length of the term or rental period Six Months
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises A three storey terraced house comprising 2 living rooms, kitchen, ground floor shower room with W.C,4 bedrooms, family bathroom. The house has central heating and double glazing. Garden. Carpets,curtains and cooker are provided by the landlord.
[NAME] of Decision 03/02/2024
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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
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognizes the tenant's right to have their rent assessed under the Housing Act 1988.
- The Housing Act 1988 provides a framework for determining rent for tenants.
- The tenant's application for rent determination under the Housing Act 1988 is valid.
- The process outlined in the Housing Act 1988 for rent determination is followed.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1,300 per month, effective from December 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1,300 per month, effective from December 2024, 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 determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.