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AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·

Tribunal sets £175.05/week 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 used the Housing Act 1988 to determine the weekly rent, which includes some service charges.

⚖️ 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 a self-contained flat in a modern block.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

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. The tribunal will then decide on the open-market rent, considering factors such as 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 Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £175.05, excluding certain charges but including service amounts.

📜 Headnote Official document

The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took into account the relevant statutory provisions and the specific circumstances of the tenancy.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

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 Flat 5, 38 St. [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [COMPANY], 3 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is:

£ 175.05 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 September 2020

*3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable 44.24 Per week

*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 5/12/2011

6. Length of the term or rental period weekly

7. Allocation of liability for repairs Ss11 & 12 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises Self-contained 2 bedroom first floor flat in modern block

Chairman A [NAME] of Decision 17 September 2020

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BE/MNR/2020/0041

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £175.05 per week.
  • The decision on the rent amount takes effect from 17 September 2020.
  • An amount of £44.24 per week is included for services.
  • The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy, with a weekly rental period.
  • The premises are described as a self-contained 2-bedroom first-floor flat in a modern block.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £175.05, excluding certain charges but including service amounts.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £175.05 per week.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £175.05 per week, following the provisions of the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to set the rent at £175.05 per week.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the person who brought the case, as the rent was set according to their request.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

For someone in a similar situation, they can seek a determination of their rent through the First-tier Tribunal using the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

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

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