Tribunal sets £700/month 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 £700, starting from April 1st, 2019, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 a specific monthly rent amount.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. However, such 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.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £700, excluding certain costs but including others specified in the judgment.
📜 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 £700 per calendar month, effective from April 1st, 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AM/MNR/2019/0056
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] Mrs [RESPONDENT] MA [RESPONDENT], 8 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 700.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 April 2019
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 18 May 2015
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
9. Description of premises First floor studio flat in purpose built block.
[NAME] of Decision 7 June 2019
📊 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 register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy.
- The request is made in accordance with Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The landlord fails to provide the requested register of rents.
- The tenant demonstrates entitlement to the register of rents under the relevant act.
- The court upholds the tenant's right to receive the register of rents.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- (No factors identified that went 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 decision set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £700 per month, effective from April 1st, 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a first-floor studio flat in a purpose-built block in London.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £700 per month because it was in accordance with the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which governs rent determinations for assured periodic tenancies.
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 the 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?
For someone in a similar situation, they can seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 if they believe the rent for their assured periodic tenancy is unfair.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.