Tribunal sets £2050/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £2050, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes service charges. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 the claimant's assured periodic tenancy.
📖 What the law says
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 determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the existing agreement. However, applications 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 allowed the claimant's application to set the rent at £2050 per month for her assured periodic tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £2050 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges. The decision took effect on 19 February 2021.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BJ/MNR/2021/0001
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] Mr [RESPONDENT], [RESPONDENT] 2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 2050.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 19 February 2021
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 2 September 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period One year
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord No
9. Description of premises First floor flat comprising a living room, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen, and enjoying the shared use of a communal garden. It was let unfurnished. The application states that the tenant has added a tumble dryer. It is described as having central heating.
[NAME] of Decision 19 Feb 2021
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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 the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as all cases favored the tenant's right under 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 Tribunal set the rent for the assured periodic tenancy at £2050 per month, excluding water rates and council tax.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent to be charged for the assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £2050 per month, excluding water rates and council tax, based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
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.
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?
Someone in a similar situation can seek to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.