Tribunal sets £185/week rent for assured tenancy in Chorlton cum Hardy
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £185.00, which excludes water rates and council tax but includes other specified amounts.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as applied in this case involving a semi-detached house in Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, section 14 allows a tenant with 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 application can be made if the rent has not been previously determined under this section and if less than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £185.00 per week, effective from 20 August 2018.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £185.00 per week, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts specified in the judgment.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BN/MNR/2018/0041
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 [ADDRESS], Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester, [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [NAME] ([COMPANY]) [RESPONDENT] 1st Floor, Citygate, [ADDRESS], Newcastle upon Tyne, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 185.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 20 August 2018
3. Date assured tenancy commenced 13 December 2012
4. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
5. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 LTA 1985
6. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
7. Description of premises Semi-detached House, 2 Living rooms, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen. Front and rear gardens (information provided in tenants’ application. Tribunal made external inspection only.)
[NAME] of Decision 30 January 2019
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⚖️ 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 request is granted, allowing the tenant's claim.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to an unfavorable outcome in the provided cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £185.00 per week, effective from 20 August 2018.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the correct rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £185.00 per week based on 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 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.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.