Tribunal sets £1,400/month rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,400 per month, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies from April 1, 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, setting the rent at £1,400 per month for an assured periodic tenancy.
📖 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 considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match those of the original tenancy, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £1,400, effective April 1st, 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal decided on the rent registration for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £1,400, excluding water rates and council tax, effective April 1, 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AH/MNR/2024/0062
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 N [NAME]
Landlord [COMPANY] [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Miss [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1,400 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 Aprill 2024
*3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable n/a Per
*4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 August 2017
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Some white goods
9. Description of premises A inner terrace basement flat situated in a commercial area with poor natural light. One living room/ kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, small garden. Let with some white goods only.
Chairman Judge N Hawkes Date of Decision 21 May 2024
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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 tribunal determined the rent to be £1,400 per month.
- The decision on the rent takes effect from April 1, 2024.
- The tenancy began on August 1, 2017.
- The rental period for the tenancy is monthly.
- The landlord provides some white goods with the property.
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 £1,400, excluding certain charges but including others.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1,400 per month, considering the specific circumstances of the property, such as its location and condition.
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 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 specific circumstances of their property, including its location and condition.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.