Tribunal sets £700/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy after reviewing the property's condition and the agreement between the tenant and landlord. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, considering the specific circumstances of the property and the tenancy agreement.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their assured tenancy. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous tribunal decision 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) of the same act.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £700 per month, effective from February 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, considering the property's condition and the agreed terms between the tenant and landlord.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/30UP/MNR/2024/0061
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 25 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
Landlord [NAME] 12B [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 700.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 11 February 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable Not Applicable Per Not Applicable
4. Service charges are not included
5. Date tenancy commenced 11 April 2013
6. rental period monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Nil
9. Description of premises A 3-bedroomed, semi-detached bungalow constructed of brick under a tile roof. Accommodation consists of hallway, lounge, kitchen, wet room and 3 bedrooms (one used as a dining room). There is a driveway to a dated asbestos board garage, large front and smaller rear gardens. There is considerable evidence of damp/water penetration/defective plasterwork.
[NAME] of Decision 15 August 2024
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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 tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £700.00 per month.
- The decision on the rent determination takes effect from 11 February 2024.
- The property is a three-bedroom, semi-detached bungalow.
- The premises showed significant signs of damp, water penetration, and defective plasterwork.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £700, effective from February 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether the proposed rent of £700 per month was appropriate.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £700 per month, effective from February 2024, based on the application of 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 appropriate 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, confirming the rent at £700 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 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.