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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135630

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The monthly rent is £800, effective from 7 May 2025. This decision follows the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as applied in this case involving a mid-terraced house in Manchester.

Topics

tenancy agreementsrent 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 determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. This applies to periodic tenancies where the terms match 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 £800, effective from May 7th, 2025.

📜 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 7 May 2025, 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/00BY/MNR/2025/0742

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 39 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME], [RESPONDENT] [NAME]

Landlord [COMPANY] 28 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

Tenant [NAME]

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: 7 May 2025

*3. The amount included for services is not applicable

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*4. Service charges are variable and are not included

5. Date assured tenancy commenced 07.09.23

6. Length of the term or rental period 07.09.23 to 06.03.24

7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per the tenancy agreement of 07.09.23 and s. 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

9. Description of premises .Brick built (Rendered) mid terraced house built circa 1970 comprising Gf ; Vestibule, hallway, WC ,Kitchen and Living Room FF: 3 Bedrooms, ,shower, ,B/WC, and paved garden at the rear.

[NAME] of Decision 04.06.25

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £800, effective from May 7th, 2025.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a mid-terraced 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.

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

The decision was for the person who brought the case, likely the tenant.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

For someone in a similar situation, the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can 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.

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