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Tribunal sets £1550/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1550 per month, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax. This decision applies from April 12, 2023.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy in a purpose-built flat in London.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

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 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.

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📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1550 per month, effective from April 2023.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made a decision regarding the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1550 per calendar month, 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. JM/LON/00BE/MNR/2023/0014

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]

Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] 3, 3 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Hiwot Cope

1. The rent is: £ 1550.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 April 2023

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable

Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 10th October 2021

6. Length of the term or rental period 12 months

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises purpose built ex local authority seventh and eighth floor two bedroom duplex flat

[NAME] of Decision 12th April 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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⚖️ 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 decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1550.00, effective from April 12, 2023.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £1550.00 per month based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.

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 to determine the 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 Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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