Tribunal sets £695/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 rent at £695 per month, starting from November 2023. This decision was made 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 rent at £695 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured 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 challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). The tribunal will then determine the rent based on what a willing landlord would charge for a similar property in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £695 per calendar month, excluding certain charges but including others specified in the judgment.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £695 per calendar month, effective from November 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CF/MNR/2023/0397
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 3 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [APPELLANT]
Landlord [APPELLANT]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 695.00 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 November 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1st July 2007
5. Length of the term or rental period 6 month and thereafter monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises 3 Bedroomed semi-detached house with living room, kitchen and bathroom. Gardens to front and rear. No off road parking or garage.
[NAME] of Decision 5th February 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 £695.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect from November 1, 2023.
- The landlord is responsible for repairs to the property.
- The property is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house with a living room, kitchen, and bathroom, and gardens.
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 £695 per calendar month, effective from November 1, 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £695 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £695 per month because it was determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for the assured periodic tenancy.
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.
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, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.