Tribunal sets £1400/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1400, which took effect in July 2022. This decision was made by Chairman a person in the First-tier Tribunal's Property Chamber.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in London.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay. The tribunal will then decide what rent the property could reasonably expect in the open market if rented by a willing landlord under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1400 per month, effective from 29 July 2022.
📜 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 July 2022. The decision was made by Chairman Duncan Jagger on September 26, 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AR/MNR/2022/0108
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 76 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
[RESPONDENT] 221 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1400.00 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 July 2022
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 29 April 2021
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Housing Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises An ex local authority three bedroom mid terrace house with rear garden and parking on the frontage.
[NAME] of Decision 26 September 2022
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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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1400, effective from 29 July 2022.
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 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 the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
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 relevant provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.