Tribunal sets £435/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £435.00 per month, starting from April 20th, 2019, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ 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 April 2018.
📖 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. 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 determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original one, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £435 per month, effective from April 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £435.00 per calendar month, effective from 20 April 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CB/MNR/2019/0028
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 83 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 1 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] & Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 435.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 20 April 2019
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 20 April 2018
6. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement dated 30.11.17
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
9. Description of premises Split level ground floor flat with bathroom, living area, kitchen and yard at rear.
[NAME] of Decision 17 May 2019
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal set the rent for the property at £435.00 per calendar month.
- The new rent decision became effective on 20 April 2019.
- No amount was included for services in the rent determination.
- The tenancy agreement started on 20 April 2018.
- The tenancy is a monthly rental period.
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 £435 per month, effective from April 2019.
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 £435 per month, effective from April 2019, as required by 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 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.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.