Tribunal sets £1100/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1100, excluding some costs, starting from July 1, 2021. This decision was made according to the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent amount.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to 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 application can be made if the rent has not been previously determined under this section and if less than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal allowed the tenant's request to set the monthly rent at £1100, excluding certain costs but including service charges.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £1100 excluding certain costs, effective from July 1, 2021. The decision was made under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AJ/MNR/2021/0129
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 338A [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord Mr [NAME] 14 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1100.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1st July 2021
*3. The amount included for services is £30.00 Per Month
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1st December 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 Months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Double bed, cupboard, fridge, sofa, washing machine, table, oven
9. Description of premises A ground floor one bedroom flat with the benefit of a parking space and small paved rear garden.
[NAME] of Decision 24th August 2021
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of 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 decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1100, excluding water rates and council tax but including service fees.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent to be paid for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1100 per month, 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 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be 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.