Tribunal sets £775/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £775, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this specific case involving a first-floor duplex flat.
📖 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. 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. The application can't be made if the rent is already determined 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £775 per month, effective from March 21, 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £775 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/47UG/MNR/2023/0258
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] Mrs [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] c/o 258 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant
1. The rent is: 775.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 21/03/2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 15/04/2011 5. Length of the term or rental period Assured shorthold 6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 8. Description of premises A first floor duplex flat comprising entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, central heating, double glazing.
[NAME] of Decision 21/03/2024
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
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 tribunal determined the monthly rent to be 775.00.
- The decision for the rent determination takes effect on March 21, 2024.
- The property is a first-floor duplex flat with an entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, central heating, and double glazing.
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 £775 per month, effective from March 21, 2024.
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 £775 per month, effective from March 21, 2024, 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 centered on determining the appropriate rent amount 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, setting the rent at £775 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.