Tribunal Sets £2080/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £2080, which took effect on 28 August 2023.
⚖️ 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 £2080 per month.
📖 What the law says
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 tribunal decision or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide what rent the property could reasonably expect in the open market if rented by a willing landlord under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £2080, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the judgment.
📜 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 £2080 per month, effective from 28 August 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. HS/LON/00BG/MNR/2023/0366
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
68 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Judge Niamh O’[NAME]
Landlord [NAME] [ADDRESS], London, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 2080 Per month
(excluding water rates and council
tax but including any amounts in
paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 August 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 27 March 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord pursuant to s.11 LTA
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
Property is let furnished See inventory filed with the application notice.
9. Description of premises
2 bedroom semi-detached house with garden
Chairman Judge O’Brien Date of Decision 31 Jan 2024
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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 assessed under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination 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 decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £2080.
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 £2080 per month, following the provisions of 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.
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, the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be 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.