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Tribunal sets £595/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made a decision regarding the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £595.00 per month, starting from July 1, 2019.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, specifically for an assured periodic tenancy starting in January 2012.

Topics

tenancy agreementsrent determinations

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can 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, a tenant can also 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 periodic tenancy in the open market. The tribunal must disregard certain factors such as the granting of a tenancy to a sitting tenant, increases in the value of the property due to improvements made by the tenant, and reductions in value due to the tenant's non-compliance with tenancy terms.

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📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £595 per month, effective from July 2019.

📜 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 £595.00 per calendar month, effective from 1 July 2019.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CB/MNR/2019/0039

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 20 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Mr [RESPONDENT] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [NAME] 93/95 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £ 595.00 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 July 2019

3. The amount included for services is/is

negligible/not applicable 0.00 Per

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 01 January 2012

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement dated 01.06.11

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None

8. Description of premises Three-bedroom terraced house, with living room and kitchen/dining room, bathroom/wc and yard at rear.

[NAME] of Decision 22 July 2019

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined the rent for the property to be £595.00 per calendar month.
  • The tribunal's decision on the rent took effect from July 1, 2019.
  • The amount included for services in the rent was determined to be negligible or not applicable.
  • The property is a three-bedroom terraced house with a living room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom/wc, and a rear yard.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £595 per month, effective from July 2019.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £595 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 the evidence or documents that mattered.

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