Tribunal sets £165 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £165, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand what they need to pay each week.
⚖️ 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 a weekly rent of £165.00.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their assured tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous tribunal determination or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, tenants can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the weekly rent at £165.00 for an assured periodic tenancy, excluding certain charges but including service fees.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £165 excluding certain charges. The decision took effect on 1 April 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2024/0066
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] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £165.00 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 April 2024
3. The amount included for services £25.53 Per week
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 22 October 2001
5. Length of the term or rental period weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 8. Description of premises A self contained second floor flat comprising Living room, Kitchen, one bedroom, [NAME] of Decision 07 August 2024
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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 have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
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 periodic tenancy was set at £165.00 per week, effective from April 1st, 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £165.00 per week.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £165.00 per week, effective from April 1st, 2024, based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
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, section 14 to determine the rent for an 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, confirming the rent at £165.00 per week.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.