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 considered factors such as the condition of the property and the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, in this case involving a self-contained studio apartment in London.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 allows a tenant under 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 might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination takes into account the nature of the tenancy and any improvements or conditions affecting the property.
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, excluding certain taxes but including services.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took into account the nature of the premises and the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AC/MNR/2021/0015
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]
Judge [NAME]
Landlord [NAME] 7 [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: 29 October 2020
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable NIL Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 29 February 2012
6. Length of the term or rental period 6 months
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord responsible for all repairs
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Yes
9. Description of premises Self- contained studio apartment forming an Annexe to landlords’ own house, comprising one room, kitchen and bathroom.
Chairman Judge F J Silverman Date of Decision 12 May 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 fair determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy.
- The market rental value considers the property's age, location, and state of repair.
- The rent is assessed under the Housing Act 1988, specifically Section 14.
- The rent determination reflects the property's unmodernized condition.
- The rent is adjusted based on the property's characteristics and location.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- (No factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided cases.)
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 £800 per month, excluding certain taxes but including services.
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, excluding certain taxes but including services, 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 for an 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, as the rent was set at £800 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.