Tribunal sets £400/week 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 £400, excluding water rates and council tax, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, taking into account the specific circumstances of the property, such as its condition and the services provided.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge in the open market for a similar periodic 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 £400, effective from 1 July 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £400 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. HS/LON/00AK/MNR/2024/0189
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 48 [ADDRESS] , [POSTCODE]
Judge [NAME] [NAME]
[NAME] [RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS] , [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 400 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 July 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 22 May 2017
6. Length of the term or rental period Originally 12 months, now holding over
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord White goods, carpets and curtains
9. Description of premises Ground and first floor three bedroom, with living room kitchen and bathroom maisonette in a four storey building circa 1970. There appears to be some evidence of dampness in the bathroom.
Chairman Judge Dutton Date of Decision 23 September 2024
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £400 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
- A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy 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 Tribunal set the weekly rent at £400 for an assured periodic tenancy, effective from 1 July 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £400 per week.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £400 per week based on the provisions of 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 the evidence or documents that mattered.