Tribunal sets £1638/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy. The monthly rent was set at £1638.00, effective from July 23, 2020.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 22, taking into account the specific circumstances of the tenancy, such as the inclusion of certain services and exclusions of others.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 22 allows a tenant of an assured shorthold tenancy to apply to an appropriate tribunal for a determination of rent if certain conditions are met. These conditions include that the rent is not previously determined under this section, the tenancy is not subject to section 19A, and over six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, the tribunal will only determine the rent if there are enough similar properties in the area and the current rent is significantly higher than what could reasonably be expected.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured shorthold tenancy at £1638.00, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the judgment.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 23 July 2020, setting the monthly rent at £1638.00 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BH/MNR/2020/0107
Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Shorthold Tenancies (Section 22 Determination)
Housing Act 1988 Section 22
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 61 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [APPELLANT], 119 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 1638.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 23 July 2020
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable N/A Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured shorthold tenancy commenced 16 May 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A mid terraced 4 bedroomed house. The accommodation comprises: Ground Floor-living room, bedroom 1, kitchen, ground floor toilet/bathroom; First Floor-3 bedrooms, shower/toilet. There is a rear garden.
[NAME] [NAME] of Decision 3rd March 2021
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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 rent for an assured shorthold tenancy was set at £1638.00 per month.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent to be paid under an assured shorthold tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1638.00 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified amounts, as required by the Housing Act 1988, section 22.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 22 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 22 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, 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 according to the Housing Act 1988, section 22.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.