Tribunal Sets £610 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £610, effective from March 8, 2020, excluding water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the monthly rent at £610.
📖 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 their tenancy. However, an application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, a tenant can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent at which the property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £610 per month, excluding certain taxes and including service charges.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 8 March 2020, setting the monthly rent at £610 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00FK/MNR/2020/0010
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 69 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 31 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £610.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 08 March 2020
3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 08 September 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period Twelve Months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord & Tenant Act
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises A mid town house of brick construction with a pitched tiled roof comprising lounge, kitchen and w.c. on the ground floor. On the first floor, the landing leads to two bedrooms and bathroom. Gas central heating. Double glazing. Gardens to front and rear.
[NAME] of Decision 15 April 2020
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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 requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The court recognizes the tenant's entitlement to have their rent determined under section 14.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to a decision against the claimant 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £610, excluding certain charges but including others.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the calculation of the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether certain charges should be included or excluded.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £610 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified charges, as required under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, Section 14 was applied to determine the rent.
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, including the exclusion of certain charges and inclusion of others.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of the person who brought the case, as the rent was set according to their arguments.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, taking into account the specific charges that should be included or excluded.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.