Tribunal sets £800/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 £800, which took effect on April 3, 2023. 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, which was applied in this case to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
📖 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 determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as 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 a monthly rent of £800 for an assured periodic tenancy, effective from 3 April 2023.
📜 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 £800 per month, effective from 3 April 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CQ/MNR/2023/0043
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] Mr [RESPONDENT] [COMPANY] 33 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £800 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3 April 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 3 August 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Not applicable
9. Description of premises Ground floor flat comprising hall, living room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and family bathroom, one parking space and communal garden area.
[NAME] of Decision 14 August 2023
Housing Act 1988 Section 14
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [COMPANY] 33 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3 April 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 3 August 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11
[NAME] of Decision 14 August 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4171275
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £750/month rent for assured tenancy in London
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,150/month rent for assured tenancy in Cornhill-on-Tweed
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal confirms £575/month rent for assured tenancy in Sunderland
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1280/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Bacup
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135630
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4164098
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.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The First-tier Tribunal decided to set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £800, excluding water rates and council tax.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the appropriate monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £800, excluding water rates and council tax.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £800 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 fair 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.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can be set at a fair level according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.