Tribunal confirms £410/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 £410, starting from 30 April 2024. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, considering the condition of the premises and the services provided.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant under an assured tenancy to apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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, the start date of the new tenancy, and the terms of the original tenancy, excluding certain factors like improvements made by the tenant.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £410, effective from 30 April 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £410 per calendar month, effective from 30 April 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CZ/MNR/2024/0096
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 1 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME], 82 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 410.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 30 April 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 29 December 2020 (Most recent tenancy)
5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord as per section 11 LTA 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Table and chairs
8. Description of premises The property is a 1-bedroom back-to-back property with evidence of damp, mould growth and defective flooring in places. There is one living space downstairs in which cooking, dining and relaxing is to take place and a bedroom and bathroom upstairs. The kitchen and bathroom are dated and in need of refurbishment.
[NAME] of Decision 07 June 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 tenant requests a rent determination under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 allows for rent determination.
- The court recognizes the tenant's right to have their rent determined under Section 14.
- The Housing Act 1988 provides a mechanism for tenants to request rent determination.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £410, effective from 30 April 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the appropriate rent for an assured periodic tenancy given the condition of the property and the services provided.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £410 per month, considering the condition of the property and the services provided.
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 condition of the property and the services provided, leading to the rent being set at £410 per month.
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 set based on the condition of the property and the services provided.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.