Tribunal sets £675 weekly rent for assured tenancy in St Albans
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £675 per week, effective from October 3rd, 2019. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as applied in this assured periodic tenancy case involving a flat in a 1950s block.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination takes into account the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the existing agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £675.00, excluding certain charges.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £675 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment. The decision took effect on 3rd October 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AW/MNR/2019/0097
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 5 Abbots House, St. [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Judge Lancelot Robson Mr [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] 80 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 675.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 03 October 2019
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per
*4. Service charges are not variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 29 September 1992
6. Length of the term or rental period Weekly Periodic
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11 – Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Purpose built 2nd floor flat in 1950s block compromising living room (preliminary study of) kitchen, bathroom, 2 bedrooms (1 en-suite)
Chairman Judge Lancelot Robson Date of Decision 3rd October 2019
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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 their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No significant factors identified that went against the claimant in these cases.
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 £675 per week by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £675 per week, excluding water rates and council tax, but including any amounts specified in paras 3, 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 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.
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.