Tribunal sets £95 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £95, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax. This decision helps tenants understand their financial obligations under their tenancy agreement.
⚖️ 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy starting from 8 July 2019.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide 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 Tribunal set the weekly rent at £95.00 for an assured periodic tenancy, excluding certain charges but including service fees.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £95 excluding certain costs.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2023/0060
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 19 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
[RESPONDENT] [COMPANY] 70 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £95.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 3 April 2023
3. The amount included for services is £4.20 Per week
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 8 July 2019 6. Length of the term or rental period weekly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs s.11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None. 9. Description of premises Ground Floor Flat in purpose built block.
[NAME] of Decision 8 September 2023
📊 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 tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £95.00 per week.
- The decision on the rent takes effect from April 3, 2023.
- The amount included for services in the rent is £4.20 per week.
- The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy that commenced on July 8, 2019.
- The landlord is responsible for repairs as per Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
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 £95.00 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including service fees of £4.20 per week.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent to be paid under an assured periodic tenancy agreement.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £95.00 per week, including service fees, 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, allowing the rent to be set at £95.00 per week.
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, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.