Tribunal Sets £1450 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £1450.00 per month. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988, ensuring fair rent determination for tenants.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination that excludes certain costs but includes others as specified, based on the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1450, excluding certain costs but including others specified in the judgment.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £1450.00 per calendar month excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00BA/MNR/2021/0126
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 38 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT] [NAME] & Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1450.00 Per PCM (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 24 August 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 9 July 2010
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Per Tenancy
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Dining table, 6 chairs, cabinet, lights, tv table, corner cabinet, dresser, wine cabinet, child’s bunk bed, bed with storage under & outdoor table & chairs . Some of these items have since been removed from property by agreement.
9. Description of premises 1920’s ‘cottage style’ semi-detached house, accommodation on 2 levels. FF: 3 bedrooms and bathroom, GF: 2 rooms and kitchen, WC. Driveway, garage, gardens. Double glazed, Gas central heating, EPC band E.
[NAME] of Decision 24 August 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £480/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £95 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171036
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4169884
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £595/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy at £950 Per Month
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 requests a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy as per the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- There are no factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided similar 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 £1450, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the judgment.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the calculation of the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should include or exclude certain charges.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1450 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified charges, based on the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
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 interpretation of the Housing Act 1988, section 14, regarding the inclusion and exclusion of charges in the rent calculation.
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 arguments.
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 determined according to the specific charges outlined in the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered in the decision.