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AllowedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)·

Tribunal sets £340/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent and service charges for a tenant's assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £340 excluding water rates and council tax. The decision was made under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.

⚖️ 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 £340 per month.

Topics

tenancy agreementrent determination

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination excludes certain factors such as the granting of a tenancy to a sitting tenant, increases in the property's value due to improvements made by the tenant, and decreases in value due to the tenant's non-compliance with the tenancy terms.

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📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £340, effective from June 18, 2025.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent and service charges for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The decision excluded water rates and council tax but included any amounts specified in paras 3 & 4.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/30UH/MNR/2025/0862 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 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE] [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT] [APPELLANT] 5 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE] [NAME]

1. The rent is: £340 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 18-Jun-25 *3. The amount included for services is/is negligible/not applicable Per *4. Service charges are variable and are not included 5. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 18-Sep-24 6. Rental period Monthly 7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement 8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A 9. Description of premises Second floor studio apartment. [NAME] of Decision 15 September 2025

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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 £340 per month.
  • The decision on the rent took effect from June 18, 2025.
  • The tenancy was a periodic or statutory periodic assured tenancy that began on September 18, 2024.
  • The liability for repairs was determined according to the tenancy agreement.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £340, effective from June 18, 2025.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £340 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.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify.

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