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Tribunal sets £221.60 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. The rent was set at £221.60 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

⚖️ 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 £221.60 per week.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they are paying. 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. Additionally, a tenant can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what 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 £221.60 per week, excluding certain charges but including service fees.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £221.60 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BA/MNR/2021/0084

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] QC

Landlord [NAME] 47/49 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 221.60 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 05 April 2021

3. The amount included for services is 32.79 Per Week

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 5th November 2012

6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly

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

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.

9. Description of premises Self-contained flat on the 3rd floor containing, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom./wc

[NAME] QC Date of Decision Tuesday 24th August 2021

📊 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

  • The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • No specific factors identified as leading against the claimant in these cases.

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 £221.60 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.

What was the dispute about?

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

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £221.60 per week 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.

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 expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify.

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