Tribunal sets £1250/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) made a decision regarding the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £1250.00 per month, excluding certain costs like water rates and 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 monthly rent at £1250.
📖 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. 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.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1250 per month, effective from July 11, 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £1250.00 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment. The decision took effect on 11 July 2022.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BN/MNR/2022/0111
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 27 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT] D [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] 32 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 1250.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 11 July 2022
3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 11 May 2019
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Tenancy agreement
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises 4 Bedroom, 3-storey, S/D property. Lounge/Dining room, Kitchen, W/C on G/F. 3 Beds on 1/F (1 Double, 1 Single, 1 Box room) + Family bathroom. Master Bedroom with en-suit bathroom on 2/F.
[NAME] of Decision 3 November 2022
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £1250.00 per month.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the correct rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £1250.00 per month, 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.
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.