Tribunal sets £788.67/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 £788.67, which excludes water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have the rent set by the Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988.
📖 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 the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market. The application can't be made if the rent is already set by 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
Tribunal sets the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting it at £788.67 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BK/MNR/2021/0041
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]
Mrs [RESPONDENT] Miss M [RESPONDENT] (EST MAN) FRICS
Landlord [COMPANY] 45 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 788.67 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 May 2021
*3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 01 March 2004
6. Length of the term or rental period Calendar Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Tenant interior, landlord structure and exterior
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.
9. Description of premises Self-contained first floor flat with one living room, one bedroom, one bathroom and one kitchen. Use of outside space.
[NAME] of Decision Thursday 13th March 2021
Housing Act 1988 Section 14
Mrs [RESPONDENT] Miss M [RESPONDENT] (EST MAN) FRICS
Landlord [COMPANY] 45 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 12 May 2021
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 01 March 2004
6. Length of the term or rental period Calendar Monthly
[NAME] of Decision Thursday 13th March 2021
📊 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 a rent adjustment based on the condition of the property.
- The tenant is entitled to a fair market rent for their assured periodic tenancy.
- The tenant is entitled to a fair rent adjustment based on the property's condition and market conditions.
- The tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have the rent for their property assessed based on the open market value, adjusted for the condition of the premises and the terms of the tenancy.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £788.67, excluding water rates and council tax.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent charged for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £788.67 per month, excluding water rates and council tax, 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 tenant who brought the case.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a determination of their rent according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.