Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Radcliffe
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the rent at £800 per month, starting from 30th October 2024. This decision was made after reviewing the available documentation since they couldn't inspect the property directly.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14, as applied in Radcliffe, Bury.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14 allows a tenant with an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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. The application can be made if the rent has not been previously determined under this section and if more than six months have not passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent at £800 per month for an assured periodic tenancy, relying on the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy to be £800 per month, effective from 30th October 2024, following an inspection where the property could not be physically accessed due to circumstances beyond control.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BM/MNR/2024/0695 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 43 Canalside Radcliffe Bury [POSTCODE] Tribunal Judge Falder Tribunal Member [NAME] Landlord [NAME] c/o [NAME] 10-12 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is:£ 800.00 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 30th October 2024 3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per 4. Date assured tenancy commenced 30th April 2018 5. Length of the term or rental period Periodic 6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A 8. Description of premises The Tribunal was unable to access the property on the date of inspection so an external inspection only was carried out. The Tribunal has relied on the information contained in the documents submitted to us. Chairman Tribunal Judge Falder Date of Decision 23rd April 2025
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The Tribunal determined the rent for the assured periodic tenancy to be £800.00 per month.
- The Tribunal's decision on the rent will take effect from October 30, 2024.
- The Tribunal relied on submitted documents because an internal inspection of the property was not possible.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £800 per month, effective from 30th October 2024.
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 £800 per month, effective from 30th October 2024, 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 set 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.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to 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.