Tribunal sets £506.25/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £506.25 per month, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have the rent for their assured periodic tenancy set at a fair level, as determined by the Tribunal in this case.
📖 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 for a similar property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £506.25, effective from 12 July 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £506.25 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FY/MNR/2024/0091
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 29 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord M [RESPONDENT] 265 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant R [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: 506.25 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 July 2024
3. The amount for services included in the rent is not applicable n/a Per n/a
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 11 July 1992 5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly 6. Allocation of liability for repairs Tenant responsible for internal decoration only with all other liabilities the responsibility of the Landlord.
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 8. Description of premises A purpose built first floor flat constructed in the interwar years of the last century. The accommodation comprises Lounge, galley kitchen, bathroom/Wc and one bedroom.
[NAME] of Decision 12 July 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £195/week rent for assured tenancy in London
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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
- A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The court grants the request for a rent determination under the assured periodic tenancy.
- All cases provided resulted in the claimant's favor.
- The Housing Act 1988 supports the tenant's right to a rent determination.
- The assured periodic tenancy agreement allows for rent determination requests.
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 £506.25 per month, effective from July 12, 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically the monthly rent amount.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £506.25 per month 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.
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 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.