Tribunal sets £1018.33/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 £1018.33, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes other specified amounts.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, which includes specifying the amount and conditions of payment, as seen in this case involving a studio room in a shared HMO setting.
📖 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 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1018.33, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1018.33 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MDR/2019/0005
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]
Ms [RESPONDENT] [NAME] [NAME]
Landlord [APPELLANT] 22A [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1018.33 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 19 September 2019
*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 04 March 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period 2 Years
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 - Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.
9. Description of premises Single studio room in a renovated house compromising 5 units as an HMO, shared bathroom & all bills included.
[NAME] of Decision 19th September 2019
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant requested a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognized the tenant's entitlement to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- Previous requests for rent determination under section 14 were successful.
- The Housing Act 1988 was cited as the legal basis for the request.
- The tenant followed the proper procedure outlined in the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- (No significant factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided cases.)
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 £1018.33 per month, effective from 19 September 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1018.33 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1018.33 per month, effective from 19 September 2019, 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 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.
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 the evidence or documents that mattered.