Tribunal sets £166.55/week rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £166.55, which includes service charges but excludes water rates and council tax.
⚖️ 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 £166.55 per week.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under an assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination under this section or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide the rent that a willing landlord would 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 weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £166.55, excluding certain charges but including service costs.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent at £166.55 excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CA/MNR/2023/0063
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], LL.M Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME]
Landlord [NAME], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 166.55 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 03 April 2023
3. The amount included for services is £59.02 Per Week
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 6th June 2021
5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As Per Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Nil
8. Description of premises A one-bedroom, terraced bungalow of brick construction under a tiled roof, being part of a complex of 35 flats in a main building, together with 6 bungalows and a further block of 6 flats, being able to share the communal facilities and contributing to their cost. The property has gardens to front and rear with off-road parking for a vehicle. The unit comprises hallway, lounge, bedroom, kitchen, shower/wc and storage cupboards. It is in good condition.
[NAME] of Decision 6th September 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:
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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
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to a determination of rent under an assured periodic tenancy according to the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent registered under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14 Determination.
- A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed and set by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) 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 decision set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £166.55.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the appropriate rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £166.55 per week, considering the fair level required by 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 requirement for the rent to be fair and reasonable under 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 the rent for their assured periodic tenancy to be set at a fair and reasonable level.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.