Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy. They considered the type of accommodation and the services provided by the landlord. 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 case involving a room in a two-storey house with shared facilities.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on the open-market rent, considering factors like the type of tenancy, the start date of the new tenancy, and the terms of the existing tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £750 per month, effective from July 13, 2020.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, considering the description of the premises and the services provided.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AF/MNR/2020/0109
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]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [APPELLANT], 220 The Vale, London, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 750 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 13 July 2020
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 13 May 2019
5. Length of the term or rental period monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per agreement
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Small double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, table and 2 chairs, small fridge
9. Description of premises Room in two storey house with own shower/wc and shared kitchen. Double glazed but no central heating
[NAME] of Decision 28 May 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4147692
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £588/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £570/month rent for assured tenancy in Kensington
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £500/Month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £103.34 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Widnes
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Set for Assured Periodic Tenancy Under Housing Act 1988
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £550 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £600/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Middleton
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £575 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Houghton le Spring
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
- None of the similar cases were rejected.
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 £750 per month, effective from 13 July 2020.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £750 per month, effective from 13 July 2020, 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.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, setting the rent at £750 per month.
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.