Tribunal confirms £675/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the monthly rent at £675. This decision helps clarify the rent level for tenants under 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 monthly rent at £675.
📖 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't be made if the rent is already determined by a previous decision under this section or if more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £675 per month, excluding certain charges but including others as detailed in the tenancy agreement.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £675 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BN/MNR/2020/0030
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 31 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [COMPANY], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 675.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 April 2020
3. The amount included for services is/is
negligible/not applicable Not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 July 2011
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises First floor flat comprising 1 x living room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms
[NAME] of Decision 12 February 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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 £675.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect from April 1, 2020.
- The amount included for services was considered not applicable.
- The assured tenancy for the premises began on July 1, 2011.
- The premises consisted of a first-floor flat with a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms.
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 £675 per month, effective from April 2020.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £675 per month, effective from April 2020, based on the provisions of 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 that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 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, confirming the rent at £675 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 legally determined under the Housing Act 1988.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.