Tribunal Sets £825 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £825, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes other specified amounts. This decision took effect on January 14, 2021.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the monthly rent at £825.00.
📖 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. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, tenants can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy 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 £825.00 per month, effective from January 2021.
📜 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 £825 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment. The decision took effect on 14 January 2021.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/31UB/MNR/2021/0001
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 10 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] (Hons) FRICS Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 18 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr & Mrs [APPELLANT] & [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £825.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 14 January 2021
3. The amount included for services is
not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 14 January 2019
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs L + T 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
8. Description of premises Modern Semi [NAME] of Decision 15 April 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £185 weekly rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £850/month rent for assured tenancy in Bacup
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £775/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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 requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The request is granted, allowing the rent to be determined under the specified act.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to an unfavorable outcome 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 £825.00 per month, effective from January 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the monthly rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £825.00 per month, effective from January 2021, 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 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 £825.00 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.