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AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·

Tribunal sets £121.03 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

Case No.

📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They followed the Housing Act 1988 to determine the appropriate weekly rent.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, which includes specifying the rent amount and the inclusion of certain charges, as seen in this case involving a ground floor converted flat.

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 their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on the open-market rent, considering various factors such as the type of tenancy and any improvements made by the tenant.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £121.03, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, considering the relevant factors and statutory requirements.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AJ/MNR/2022/0024

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 11a [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME]

Landlord Notting [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 121.03 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 06 June 2022

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable N/A Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 23 June 1997

6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 & S.22 – Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises Ground floor converted flat of 2 rooms, kitchen, bathroom/wc

[NAME] of Decision 13th June 2022

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

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's right to have rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 was recognized.
  • Courts consistently allowed claims where tenants requested rent adjustments under the Act.
  • When tenants presented valid claims under the Housing Act, courts supported them.
  • The Housing Act 1988 provides a clear basis for setting rent levels for tenants.
  • Cases where the tenant followed proper procedures under the Act were generally successful.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • (No 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 decision set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £121.03.

What was the dispute about?

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

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £121.03 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 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.

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.

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