Tribunal sets £660/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £660.00 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy starting in February 2015.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to the appropriate tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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 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 £660 per month, effective from May 2022.
📜 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 5th May 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/44UC/MNR/2022/0037
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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] [APPELLANT], 16 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £660.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 5th May 2022
3. The amount included for services is
not applicable
Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 5th February 2015
5. Length of the term or rental period Six Months
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement and Landlord & Tenant Act
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.
8. Description of premises A Self contained first floor flat comp entrance hall with cupboard off lounge, dining area, open to fitted kitchen with oven, hub, fridge, freezer and washing machine. Two bedrooms, bathroom with shower over bath. Gas central heating. UPVC double glazing. Allocated parking space
Chairman [NAME] of Decision 8th August 2022
📊 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 is entitled to have the rent determined by the Tribunal.
- The rent should be adjusted based on the condition of the property.
- The rent must reflect comparable rents in the area.
- The tenant is entitled to a fair market rent.
- The rent determination must follow Section 14 of 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £660 per month, effective from May 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £660 per month, effective from May 2022, based on the provisions of the Housing Act 1988.
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 an 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, as the rent was set according to their request.
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 provisions of the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.