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Tribunal sets £210.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £210.50, excluding water rates and council tax, starting from 6 April 2020.

⚖️ 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 a weekly rent of £210.50.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

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 a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. However, the 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 weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £210.50, excluding certain charges but including others.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the weekly rent at £210.50 excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 6 April 2020.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

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 36a [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord Notting [APPELLANT], 2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 210.50 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 6 April 2020

*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 28.05.2018

6. Length of the term or rental period weekly

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

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Gas oven

9. Description of premises 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 bathroom with toilet, garden

[NAME] of Decision 9 March 2021

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AN/MNR/2020/0085

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
  • A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of 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 weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £210.50, excluding water rates and council tax.

What was the dispute about?

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

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £210.50 per week, excluding water rates and council tax, based on 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 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 according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

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