Tribunal sets £425/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They considered factors such as the property's condition and the terms agreed upon by the tenant and landlord.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, as applied in this case involving a Victorian/Edwardian house subdivided into flats.
📖 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 application can be made if the rent hasn't 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 monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £425, effective from 27 April 2023.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, considering the property's condition and the agreed terms between the tenant and landlord.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BL/MNR/2023/0163
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], [POSTCODE]
J R RIMMER J ELLIOTT
Landlord [NAME] c/o [NAME], 651, [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £425.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 27 April 2023
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 27th April 2016
5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly
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 small, unfurnished, one-bedroom flat in a large Victorian/Edwardian House now sub- divided into flats. There is a lounge, kitchen and bathroom, in addition to the bedroom. It is in average condition and dated. It shows some evidence of damp.
Chairman J R RIMMER Date of Decision 27 September 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Decision — Case 4133311
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £750 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £800 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
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 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 Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £425, effective from 27 April 2023.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £425 per month, considering the condition and size of the property.
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 and size of the property.
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 based on the condition and size of their property.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify.