Tribunal sets £1400/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1400 per month, effective from 1 March 2023, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 rent at £1400 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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 determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new tenancy, 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1400, effective from March 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1400 per month, effective from 1 March 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. TR/LON/00AL/MNR/2023/0085
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 13 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME] [RESPONDENT] 9 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1400.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 March 2023
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1st June 2017
6. Length of the term or rental period 6 Months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs In accordance with agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A 2002 built second floor flat forming part of a three storey block with two bedrooms, box room,living room, kitchen, bathroom.
[NAME] of Decision 19th July 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4163143
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1350/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £575 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Houghton le Spring
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £103/week rent for assured tenancy in retirement complex
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.
- The court consistently allowed claims based on the Housing Act 1988.
- There were no significant defenses presented by landlords in these cases.
- The Housing Act 1988 provides clear entitlements for tenants regarding rent setting.
- All cases except one were decided in favor of the tenant.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- Only one case resulted in an outcome labeled as "Other," deviating from the norm.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set a monthly rent of £1400 for an assured periodic tenancy.
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 £1400 per month based on the applicable law and the circumstances of the tenancy.
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 appropriate 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 determined according to the applicable law and the specifics of their tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the exact evidence or documents that mattered.