Tribunal sets £232.50 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £232.50, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from 3 April 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 a weekly rent of £232.50.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application can't be made if the rent is already set by 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 £232.50, excluding certain charges.
📜 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 £232.50 per week, effective from 3 April 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Other
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AJ/MNR/2023/0160
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]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 232.50 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 12 February 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Purpose-built one bedroom first floor flat comprising double bedroom, bathroom/WC, living room, kitchen.
[NAME] of Decision 1 September 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £124 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1,700 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Southall
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £165 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £600/month rent for assured tenancy in Nottingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £640/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £730/month rent for assured tenancy in Ashton-under-Lyne
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £920/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £198.46/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Upholds £1050 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Leeds
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £650/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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
- 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £232.50 per week.
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, which provides for rent determination.
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 lawful process for determining rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was neutral, setting the rent according to the law.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should follow the legal procedures outlined in the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as tenancy agreements and relevant financial records were likely considered.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court if there are grounds for appeal.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is advisable to seek legal advice from a qualified solicitor for cases involving rent determination.