Tribunal Sets £1575 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £1575 excluding water rates and council tax, 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 £1575 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured 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. This applies to periodic tenancies where the terms match those of the original tenancy, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1575, effective from 30 October 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1575 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Other
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AY/MNR/2022/0196
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 94a [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tribunal Judge H. Lumby Ms M. Krisko FRICS
Landlord [NAME] 21a [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1575 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 30 October 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable nil Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 December 2015
6. Length of the term or rental period 12 months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord responsible as per section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Tenant to keep interior and fixtures and fitting in at least as good and clean condition than at date of grant of lease, fair wear and tear excepted and to keep the premises reasonably aired and warmed.
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord White goods only
9. Description of premises Split level basement and ground floor flat comprising two bedrooms, one kitchen, one living room, one bathroom/WC and one shower room/WC together with a garden
Chairman H Lumby Date of Decision 30 October 2023
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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 successfully invoked the Housing Act 1988 to set their rent.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- There are no concrete factors listed that went against the claimant in the provided 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 £1575, effective from 30 October 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1575 per month, effective from 30 October 2023, based on the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 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 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 determined similarly under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.