Tribunal confirms £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £800, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision helps clarify the rent amount for tenants and landlords.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £800 per month.
📖 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. 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 that a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £800, effective from 28 March 2021.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 28 March 2021, setting the monthly rent at £800 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BU/MNR/2021/0024
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 22 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] 1A Davyhulme Circle, Urmston, Manchester, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 800.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 March 2021
3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 28 May 2019
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S11, Landlord and Tenants Act 1985.
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Unfurnished
8. Description of premises 2 Bed semi-detatched, one living room, kitchen, bathroom, garden, shared drive. External inspection only. Tenant Improvements.
[NAME] of Decision 5 September 2022.
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £950/month rent for assured tenancy in Chatham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £680/month rent for assured tenancy in Bury
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 £800.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent takes effect from 28 March 2021.
- The tenancy agreement started on 28 May 2019.
- The property is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house with one living room, kitchen, bathroom, garden, and shared drive.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £800, effective from March 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a semi-detached house in Manchester.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £800 per month 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 the 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, as the rent was set at £800 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.