Tribunal sets £1250/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made a decision regarding the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1250, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes other specified amounts. This decision came into effect on 29 September 2021.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a three-bedroom semi-detached house.
📖 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 open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the existing agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1250 per month, effective from 29 September 2021.
📜 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 £1250 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment. The decision took effect on 29 September 2021.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AR/MNR/2021/0174
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 43 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tribunal Judge Aileen Hamilton-Farey LLB FRICS
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 57 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] & [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1250.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 29 September 2021
*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 29 May 2019
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
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 Three bedroom semi-detached house, comprising three bedrooms, living room, kitchen/diner, utility room, bathroom w.c, garden and parking area.
Chairman Aileen Hamilton-Farey Date of Decision
7 January 2022
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £140/week rent for assured tenancy in London
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 under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to a decision against the claimant in these 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 £1250.00 per month, effective from 29 September 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1250.00 per month, effective from 29 September 2021, based on the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically Section 14, was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on determining the appropriate 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, setting the rent at £1250.00 per month.
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.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.