Tribunal sets £925/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent was set at £925, effective from May 1, 2022, according to 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 monthly rent.
📖 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 decide on the open-market rent, considering factors like the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £925 per month, excluding certain charges but including others.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision set the monthly rent at £925, effective from May 1, 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BD/MNR/2022/0040
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 31 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT], 151 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 925 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 May 2022
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable
Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 May 2008
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Mid terraced Victorian cottage with 2 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom/WC, rear garden
[NAME] of Decision 21 July 2022
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £140/week rent for assured tenancy in London
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £925, effective from May 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about 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 £925 per month based on the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, specifically section 14, was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of 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 set according to the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.