Tribunal sets £495/month rent for assured tenancy in Chorlton
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £495, effective from 16 August 2022. This decision was made under 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 in Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent they pay under their assured 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. Additionally, a tenant can also challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £495 per month, effective from 16 August 2022.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 16 August 2022, setting the monthly rent excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BN/MNR/2022/0134
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] Ms [RESPONDENT] 40 Lower Hillgate, Stockport, Cheshire, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 495.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16 August 2022
3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 16 January 2022
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 provided
8. Description of premises 1st floor flat in converted 3 storey semi-detached house. Bedsit (Large Bedroom), Bathroom, Kitchen, Small Hallway.
[NAME] of Decision 10 November 2022
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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
- The tenant requests a rent determination under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No factors identified as all cases resulted in the tenant's request being allowed.
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 £495 per month, effective from 16 August 2022.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £495 per month, effective from 16 August 2022, 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 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 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.