Tribunal Sets £129.73 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £129.73, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax but including service charges.
⚖️ Legal holding
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows for the determination of rent for assured periodic tenancies, specifically setting the rent at £129.73 per week for this 1st floor flat in London.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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't be made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £129.73 per week, excluding certain charges but including service charges.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £129.73 per week, 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/00BG/MNR/2021/0077
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 2 Mitali Passage London [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [NAME] 285 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 129.73 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16 October 2020
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable 12.41 Per Week
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 14 June 1994
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 Housing Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A 1st floor 2 bedroom flat over commercial premises, double glazed but without central heating.
[NAME] of Decision 21 July 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £1750/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £120/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bury
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £117.98 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £274.75 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £185 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £2,250/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £725/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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 requested a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognized the tenant's entitlement to have their rent determined under the specified act.
- All similar cases resulted in the claim being allowed.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as all cases favored the claimant.
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 £129.73 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether the proposed rent was fair and reasonable.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £129.73 per week, considering factors such as the condition of the property and the costs associated with maintaining it.
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 fairness and reasonableness of the proposed rent, taking into account the property's condition and maintenance costs.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the person who brought the case, confirming the rent at £129.73 per week.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, this means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be legally determined by the First-tier Tribunal, ensuring fairness and reasonableness.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the exact evidence or documents that mattered, but it likely considered the condition of the property and related costs.