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Tribunal sets £200/week rent for assured tenancy in London

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £200, which took effect on April 3, 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

tenancy assessmentrent 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 they pay under their assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.

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

📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £200 per week, excluding certain charges but including others.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £200 per week, effective from 3 April 2023.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AJ/MNR/2023/0189

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]

Prof R Percival Mrs [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 200 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3 April 2023

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable

Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 14 May 2018

6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly periodic

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, section 11

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises Two bedroom flat in purpose built block, part of a wider estate.

Chairman Prof R Percival Date of Decision 30 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 rent assessment under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant challenges an increase in rent under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The request for rent determination is made under the Housing Act 1988.
  • The tenant seeks a legal review of their rent under the Housing Act 1988.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • There are no specific factors listed that consistently 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?

It decided the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

Who was involved?

The tenant and the landlord were involved.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided based on the Housing Act 1988, setting the rent at £200 per week.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14, was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should refer to the Housing Act 1988 for rent determination.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence likely included documentation related to the tenancy agreement and relevant statutory provisions.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Yes, decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court.

Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?

It is recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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