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. The rent was set at £800 per month, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax. This decision helps clarify the financial obligations between the tenant and landlord.
⚖️ 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 Section 14, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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 might reasonably expect to receive for letting the property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £800 per month, effective from May 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14. The rent was set at £800 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment. The decision took effect on May 1, 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AM/MNR/2022/0053
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 4 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 48 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 800.00 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 May 2022
*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 07 February 2020
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 Landlord and tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Room in shared furnished house
9. Description of premises Single bedroom in shared 3 bedroom house
Chairman A [NAME] of Decision 20 June 2022
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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 have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
- The tenant is entitled to a rent adjustment reflecting the disrepair and poor condition of the property.
- A landlord can adjust the rent based on the condition of the property and local market conditions.
- A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to a rent adjustment based on the condition of the property.
- A tenant is entitled to a rent determination that reflects the open market value while considering the tenant's ability to pay.
- A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under an assured periodic tenancy as per the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent set at the open market rate as determined by a tribunal under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
- A tenant is entitled to a register of rents under an assured periodic tenancy as per Section 14 of 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 decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £800, effective from May 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £800 per month 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 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.