Tribunal sets £610/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 £610, excluding some taxes like council tax. 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 £610 per month.
📖 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 under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £610, effective from February 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £610 excluding certain taxes.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BY/MNR/2019/0007
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 5 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 610.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 06 February 2019
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 22 June 2017
5. Length of the term or rental period monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement dated 22.06.16
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises Three-bedroom, semi-detached house, with conservatory and gardens front and rear.
[NAME] of Decision 17 May 2019
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £138/week rent for assured tenancy in London
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The Tribunal determined the rent for the premises to be £610.00 per calendar month.
- The decision on the rent determination took effect on 6 February 2019.
- The premises were described as a three-bedroom, semi-detached house with a conservatory and gardens.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £610, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the tenancy agreement.
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 £610 per month, following the provisions of 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 tenant, setting the rent at £610 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, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The tenancy agreement and the relevant provisions of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 were considered.