Tribunal Sets £550 Monthly 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 £550, which took effect on February 28, 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to statutory guidelines, as seen in this case involving the Housing Act 1988 Section 14 determination.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The application can be made if the rent has not been previously determined under this section and if less than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £550 per month, effective from 28 February 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £550 per month, effective from February 28, 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CR/MNR/2024/0022
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 59A [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tribunal Judge [NAME] Tribunal Member [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 2 36a [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £550.00 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 February 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable n/a Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 30 May 2019
5. Length of the term or rental period Statutory Periodic
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord and Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Nil
8. Description of premises Ground floor flat comprising 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom
Chairman Judge [NAME] of Decision 3 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 £165 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in Barcelona
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £730/month rent for assured tenancy in Ashton-under-Lyne
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Kingstanding
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £1,700 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Southall
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 have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court allows the tenant to proceed with rent determination under the specified act.
- Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 grants entitlement to tenants for rent determination.
- Rent determination requests by tenants are consistently allowed under the act.
- The Housing Act 1988 supports tenants' rights to have their rent assessed.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent at £550 for an assured periodic tenancy, effective from 28 February 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy that started on 30 May 2019.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £550 per month based on statutory guidelines.
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 statutory guidelines 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 seek to have their rent set according to statutory guidelines.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.