Tribunal sets £1280/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 according to the Housing Act 1988, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy starting June 4, 2015.
📖 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. This applies to periodic tenancies where the terms match the original tenancy except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1280.00 per month, effective from March 4, 2021.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MDT/2021/0001
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]
[NAME]
Landlord [COMPANY] 45 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1280.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 04 March 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 4th June 2015
6. Length of the term or rental period Monhtly Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As Per Tenancy
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A flat within a converted former late Victorian terraced house. 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom/wc.
[NAME] of Decision Wednesday 25th 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 set according to 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 £1280.00, effective from 4 March 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1280.00 per month 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.
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 £1280.00 per month.
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.