Tribunal sets £1,050/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 £1,050, excluding some charges like water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this specific case involving a semi-detached house in a named location.
📖 What the law says
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 apply to 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.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1,050 per month, excluding certain charges.
📜 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 £1,050 excluding certain charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CW/MNR/2024/0028
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 16 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [RESPONDENT] [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] 69a [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME] [APPELLANT] & [NAME]
1. The rent is: £1,050 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16 March 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable - Per -
4. Service charges are variable and are not included
5. Date assured tenancy commenced 16 March 2023
6. Length of the term or rental period Periodic - Monthly
7. Allocation of liability for repairs S11 – LTA 1985
8. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord -
9. Description of premises 3 Bed semi-detached house with living room, dining room, kitchen, wc, bathroom and garden and garage.
[NAME] of Decision 23 May 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4135640
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £540 Weekly
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £400/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £788.50/month rent for assured tenancy in Leicester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,400/month rent for assured tenancy in Lichfield
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £625/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £2,100/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £700/month rent for assured tenancy in Mid Terraced House
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1000/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £550/month rent for assured tenancy in Bishop Auckland
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £1250
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £892/month rent for assured tenancy in Nottingham
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 a new rent of £1,050 per month for the property.
- The decision for the new rent takes effect from March 16, 2024.
- The property is a three-bedroom semi-detached house with specific rooms and amenities.
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 £1,050 per month, effective from March 2024.
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 £1,050 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1,050 per month 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.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, setting the rent at £1,050 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.