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AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·

Tribunal sets £165 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £165.00 per week, effective from 31 October 2022.

⚖️ Legal holding

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, a tenant is entitled to have their rent determined by the Tribunal, which in this case set the rent at £165.00 per week.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

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 decide on the open-market rent, considering factors like the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £165.00 per week, effective from October 31, 2022.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 31 October 2022, setting the weekly rent excluding water rates and council tax at £165.00.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AY/MNR/2022/0150

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 49 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]

[ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

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: 31 October 2022

*3. The amount included for services is

not applicable

Per

5. Date assured tenancy commenced April 1991

6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord all repairs

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.

9. Description of premises A mid terrace house with first floor 2 rooms, bathroom/WC and ground floor 3 rooms and kitchen. In poor repair.

Chairman A [NAME] of Decision 13 February 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • The request is granted, allowing the tenant's claim.
  • The court upholds the tenant's entitlement to have their rent determined.
  • The process under section 14 is initiated by the tenant.
  • The outcome is allowed, supporting the tenant's rights.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • There are no specific 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £165.00 per week, effective from 31 October 2022.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy in a mid-terrace house in poor repair.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £165.00 per week, effective from 31 October 2022, based on 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.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

For someone in a similar situation, they can seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for their assured periodic tenancy.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

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