Tribunal sets £1000/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £1000, excluding some taxes like council tax. This decision is based on 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 on 8 August 2023.
📖 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 decide on the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The decision applies to a periodic tenancy with the same terms as the original tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1000 per month, effective from 6 November 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal decided on the rent registration for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £1000 excluding certain taxes.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CN/MNR/2024/0193
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 223 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Mr [NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] Landlord’s agent: [RESPONDENT] 7 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £1000 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 6 November 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per N/A
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 8 August 2023
5. Length of the term or rental period Periodic 6. Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A 8. Description of premises 3 bed terraced house with living room, kitchen and bathroom
[NAME] of Decision 6 November 2024
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Preston
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Registration for Assured Periodic Tenancy - First-tier Tribunal Decisi…
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £680/month rent for assured tenancy in Bury
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £700/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £290 weekly rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy at £800
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Birmingham
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent Increase for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent at £795 for Assured Periodic Tenancy
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £198.46/week Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4149595
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £750/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Barr
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
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to a rent assessment based on the open market value of the property, considering its condition and location.
- A landlord may increase the rent of an assured periodic tenancy if it is reasonable and reflects market conditions, ignoring tenant improvements.
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988.
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 £1000, effective from 6 November 2024.
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 £1000 per month, effective from 6 November 2024, following 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 set 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 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.