Tribunal sets £1050/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They considered factors such as the condition of the property and the terms agreed upon between the tenant and landlord.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as applied to the assured periodic tenancy in question.
📖 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 the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination considers the condition of the premises and the terms of the tenancy agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1050, effective from 3 August 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, considering the condition of the premises and the terms of the tenancy agreement.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BN/MNR/2024/0647 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 1, [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE] [NAME] [NAME] Landlord Agent: [RESPONDENT] 57 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE] [NAME] [APPELLANT].[APPELLANT]
1. The rent is:£ 1050 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3/8/2024 3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A 4. Date assured tenancy commenced 3/8/2009 5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly 6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per s11 LTA 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Unfurnished, [NAME] goods provided 8. Description of premises Purpose built block of flats. Semi basement flat, 1 x kitchen living room. 2 x bedrooms 1 with ensuite WC & shower. 1 x study (4sm). 1 x bathroom/WC. Small terrace. Car parking. External inspection sign of leaking guttering causing damp to front wall, broken entrance door and car park gate. [NAME] of Decision 4/3/2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £765 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £570/month rent for assured tenancy in Kensington
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £715 Monthly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £995/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £500/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1365/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £115 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,375/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,200/month rent for assured tenancy in North Yorkshire
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £240 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
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 have their rent determined under 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1050, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent to be paid for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £1050 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1050 per month, following the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, which specifies how rents should be calculated.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, Section 14 was applied to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 to calculate 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be set according to the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered in this decision.