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AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·

Tribunal sets £1810/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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📌 In brief

The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent is set at £1810.00 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges. This decision applies to the premises which include a 2-bedroom flat with a lounge, kitchen, bathroom, and a garage.

⚖️ 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 £1810.00 per month.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

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 an 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. The determination considers the type of tenancy, the start date, and the terms of the existing tenancy, excluding certain factors like improvements made by the tenant.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1810.00, effective from 1st September 2023.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The premises are a 2-bedroom flat with a lounge, kitchen, bathroom, and a garage. The rent is £1810.00 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/00AE/MNR/2023/0226

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]

Judge Shepherd Kevin Ridgeway MRICS

[ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME] [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 1810.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1st September 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 9th July 2021

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord liable for structure and exterior as per s.11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A

9. Description of premises 2 bedroom flat with lounge, kitchen and bathroom W/C also with garage.

Chairman Judge Shepherd Date of Decision 9th August 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

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 requests a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.
  • The request is made in accordance with the Housing Act 1988.
  • The court recognizes the tenant's entitlement under the Housing Act 1988.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • The outcome is listed as "Other" instead of "Allowed".

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The First-tier Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1810.00, effective from 1st September 2023.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about setting the correct monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £1810.00 per month, effective from 1st September 2023, based on the Housing Act 1988.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, specifically 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 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 based on the applicable laws and regulations.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

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