First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £800 for Terraced Property
📌 In brief
The Rent Assessment Committee has set the rent for a terraced property at £800 per month, effective from 11th August 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed by a Rent Assessment Committee under the Housing Act 1988.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a Rent Assessment Committee to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The committee will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for a terraced property was set at £800 per month by the Rent Assessment Committee.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Rent Assessment Committee decided to set the rent for a terraced property at £800 per month, effective from 11th August 2024, following a determination under the Housing Act 1988.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Other
MR22 Rent Assessment Panel File Ref No. MAN/00CX/MNR/2024/0246
Notice of the Rent Assessment Committee Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination)
Housing Act 1988 Section 14
Address of Premises
The Committee members were 26 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tribunal Judge J.E. Oliver Tribunal Member A. Hossain B.Sc (Est Man) MRICS
Landlord [COMPANY]
10 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £800 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 11th August 2024
Per Per calendar month
3. Date assured tenancy commenced 11th May 2022
4. Length of the term or rental period Per calendar month
5. Allocation of liability for repairs
As per tenancy agreement dated 11th May 2022
6. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
None
7. Description of premises
Terraced property comprising 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, kitchen, bathroom and dining room on 3 floors.
Chairman J.E.Oliver Date of Decision 18th October 2024
📊 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 tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed according to statutory guidelines.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed by the Rent Assessment Committee under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed under the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to a fair rent based on market conditions and the state of repair of the property.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed according to statutory procedures.
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 £800 per month, effective from 11th August 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the appropriate rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Manchester.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £800 per month based on the assessment conducted by the Rent Assessment Committee.
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 need to set the rent at a level that reflects the current market value of the premises.
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 the requested amount.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be assessed based on the current market value of their premises.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the exact evidence or documents that mattered in the decision.