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AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·

Tribunal sets £2,850/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal assessed the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The tribunal set a monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax but including any specified amounts in paragraph 3, effective from May 21, 2023.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

Topics

rent assessmentassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to the appropriate tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. However, an application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.

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

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £2,850, excluding certain charges.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal assessed the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, setting a monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in paragraph 3. The decision took effect on May 21, 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2023/0233

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 63 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT], 1 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £ 2,850 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 21 May 2023

*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 tenancy commenced 11 December 2013

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None notified

9. Description of premises 1 bed flat on 5th floor of larger, circa 1930s, mixed-use building.

[NAME] of Decision 12 September 2023

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant disputes the rent with the landlord.
  • The property is in disrepair or poor condition.
  • The rent is adjusted based on the condition of the property.
  • The rent is set at a fair market rate.
  • The rent is assessed and set by the First-tier Tribunal.

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 £2,850 per month, effective from May 21, 2023.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £2,850 per month, effective from May 21, 2023, based on Section 14 of 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 Section 14 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, setting the rent at £2,850 per month.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined according to Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

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