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Tribunal sets £1,600/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1,600, starting from February 2023.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy in London.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1,600 per month, effective from 1 February 2023.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1,600 per month, effective from February 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00BK/MNR/2023/0027

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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT] 44 Praha 7 17000 Czech Republic

Tenant [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1,600 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 February 2023

3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 April 2019

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord The property was originally let fully furnished, but the tenant has replaced some furniture with permission from the landlord. 1 table, 2 chairs and 1 mirror that the landlord provided remain at the property.

8. Description of premises 1 bed flat with bathroom, hallway, storage area, living room, small kitchen area and balcony on first floor of larger period building.

[NAME] of Decision 21 August 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant requests a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per the Housing Act 1988.
  • The request for a register of rents aligns with the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
  • Courts consistently rule in favor of tenants requesting a register of rents under the specified conditions.
  • The Housing Act 1988 explicitly grants tenants the right to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.
  • All similar cases have been allowed except for one case marked as "Other".

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • One similar case was marked as "Other", indicating a deviation from the standard ruling.

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 periodic tenancy at £1,600, effective from 1 February 2023.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £1,600 per month, effective from 1 February 2023, 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 for an 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, setting the rent at £1,600 per month.

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.

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