Tribunal sets £3,400/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 £3,400, which took effect on 20 March 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant is entitled to a rent determination that reflects the value of the premises, as seen in this case involving a second-floor flat with four bedrooms.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy, the start date of the new period, and the terms of the tenancy excluding the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set a monthly rent of £3,400 for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £3,400 per month, effective from 20 March 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MDR/2024/0001
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]
Judge Tagliavini Mr K Ridgeway MRICS
Landlord [NAME] 32 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Armand Daniaud, [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 3,400 Per month (excluding council tax and water rates but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 20 March 2024
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable N/A Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 7 December 2023
6. Length of the term or rental period 24 months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord (structure and services for water, electricity and gas)
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord As specified in the Inventory
9. Description of premises Second floor flat with 4 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom and w.c.
Chairman Judge Tagliavini Date of Decision 20 March 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 determined under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to 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 a monthly rent of £3,400 for an assured periodic tenancy.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the correct monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £3,400 per month because it was in accordance with 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 Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 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.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, they can seek a rent determination under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.