Tribunal sets £100/week rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £100, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision ensures the tenant pays a fair rent according to the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which applies to assured periodic tenancies, as seen in this specific case involving a two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow.
📖 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 a fair rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. This applies specifically to periodic tenancies where the terms match those of the original tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £100 per week, excluding certain charges but including others specified in the judgment.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £100 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/17UD/MNR/2023/0211
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 34 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 151 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £100 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 2 December 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Date assured tenancy commenced 24 June 1989
5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 LTA 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
8. Description of premises Two bed semi-detached bungalow.
[NAME] of Decision 12 December 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination based on the open market value of similar properties in the area.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination that reflects the property's condition.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination that considers any improvements made by the tenant.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination according to the Housing Act 1988.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £100 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified charges.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent to be paid under an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £100 per week, following 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 centered on 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 tenant, who brought the case to have the rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek to have their rent 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.