Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £800, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies to the tenant's tenancy agreement.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a 2-bedroom flat in a modern block of flats.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their 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, a tenant can also apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent at which the property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord under an assured tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £800 per month, effective from January 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 16 January 2023, setting the monthly rent at £800 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BR/MNR/2022/0226
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] H [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] c/o [NAME], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 800.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16 January 2023
3. The amount included for services is Not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 16 June 2017
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs S.11, Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Built in cooker. washing machine, carpets and blinds
8. Description of premises 2 bedroom flat in modern purpose-built block of flats, kitchen/diner, bathroom
[NAME] of Decision 5 May 2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the rent to be £800.00 per calendar month.
- The decision for the rent determination takes effect on 16 January 2023.
- The landlord is responsible for repairs under Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
- The landlord provided a built-in cooker, washing machine, carpets, and blinds.
- The property is a 2-bedroom flat in a modern purpose-built block with a kitchen/diner and bathroom.
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 January 16, 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £800 per month based on the Housing Act 1988.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on the application of the Housing Act 1988 to determine 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, setting the rent at £800 per month.
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.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents used.