Tribunal Sets £350 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 £350, excluding water rates and council tax, effective from July 12, 2023.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a 2-bedroom terraced house.
📖 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 Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £350.00 per week, effective from 12 July 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £350 per week, effective from 12 July 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AE/MNR/2023/0172
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 46 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Judge Cohen Tribunal Member A [RESPONDENT] The Hive, [ADDRESS], London, [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 350.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 July 2023
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 17th October 2005
6. Length of the term or rental period Assured Tenancy
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 2 bedroom terraced house on ground and first floor with central heating.
Chairman Judge Cohen Date of Decision 12th July 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2205/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1125/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £85 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bolton
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £346 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £228 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £275 weekly rent for assured tenancy in HA9 OHP
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £370 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £435 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
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 requests a rent setting according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
- The tenant seeks a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant asks for a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant demands a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant requests their rent to be set according to the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific losing factors identified in the provided 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 £350.00 per week, excluding water rates and council tax.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for a 2-bedroom terraced house in London.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £350.00 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, likely a tenant seeking to have the rent set according to the law.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.