Tribunal sets £132 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £132.00 per week, excluding water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the weekly rent at £132.00.
📖 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 they pay. The tribunal will then decide a fair rent based on what a willing landlord might charge in the open market for a similar property. The decision considers the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new rent period, and the terms of the original tenancy, excluding certain factors like improvements made by the tenant.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £132.00 per week, effective from 1 April 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £132.00 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2024/0064
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] Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [COMPANY] [RESPONDENT] 34 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £132.00 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable £48.83 Per week
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 15 June 1998
5. Length of the term or rental period weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs s 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises One bedroom, ground floor flat
[NAME] of Decision 19 July 2024
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly 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 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £132.00 per week, effective from 1 April 2024.
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 £132.00 per week, effective from 1 April 2024, 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 for an 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.
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.