Tribunal sets £325/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £325 per month, starting from 3 March 2019, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, taking into account the specific circumstances of the tenancy, including the shared living space and facilities.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £325 per month, effective from March 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £325 per calendar month, effective from 3 March 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BH/MNR/2019/0024
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 2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 325.00 Per Calendar Month (inclusion of other charges)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 03 March 2019
*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 03 July 2016
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A
9. Description of premises One room in a house shared with 4 other tenants. Living space and other facilities shared.
[NAME] of Decision 26 April 2019
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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 set according to the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- One case had an outcome labeled as "Other," indicating a deviation from the standard ruling.
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 £325 per month, effective from March 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £325 per month, effective from March 2019, in accordance with the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on determining the appropriate rent amount 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, setting the rent at £325 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents used.