Tribunal Sets £700/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Ashton-in-Makerfield
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £700, which took effect on 17 July 2024. This decision was made by Judge A M Davies and a person, MRICS.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as determined by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in this specific case involving a Victorian mid-terrace property in Ashton-in-Makerfield.
📖 What the law says
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. However, the application cannot be made if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. Additionally, tenants can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £700, effective from 17 July 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £700, effective from 17 July 2024. The decision was made by Judge A M Davies and Mr A Hossain, MRICS, on 1 October 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BW/MNR/2024/0262
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], Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan
Judge A M Davies Mr A Hossain, [COMPANY]
41 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] and [NAME]
1. The rent is: £700 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 July 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
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4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 17 December 2023
5. Rental period monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs s.11, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None to the Tribunal’s knowledge
8. Description of premises Victorian mid-terrace, 2 bedrooms, through front room, garden
Chairman A M Davies Date of Decision 1 October 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £165 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1500/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £875/month rent for assured tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £198.46/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £875/month rent for assured tenancy in London
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 per month.
- The decision on the rent determination takes effect from July 17, 2024.
- The property is described as a Victorian mid-terrace house with two bedrooms, a through front room, and a garden.
- The tenancy is an assured periodic tenancy that began on December 17, 2023.
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 17 July 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy starting 17 December 2023.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £700 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 seek a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.