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Tribunal sets £855/month rent for assured tenancy in London

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £855, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined by the First-tier Tribunal under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a second-floor converted flat.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured 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, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar 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 £855.00 per calendar month by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

📜 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 £855 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AH/MNR/2019/0137

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]

Landlord [NAME] (No.3) Limited Address C/o [RESPONDENT], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 855.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 22 October 2019

*3. The amount included for services is

not applicable

Per

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 22 October 2004

6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord liable

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None.

9. Description of premises Second floor converted flat in a building dating from c.1910. One bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living room, car parking space.

Chairman C [NAME] of Decision 18 December 2019

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

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⚖️ 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 court recognizes the tenant's entitlement to have their rent determined under the specified act.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • No specific factors identified as leading to a decision 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 £855.00 per calendar month.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was over the amount of rent to be charged for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £855.00 per month, following the provisions of 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 person who brought the case, allowing the rent to be set at £855.00 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 relevant legislation.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.

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