Tribunal Sets £550 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £550, which took effect on April 19, 2025, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have the rent for their assured periodic tenancy set at a fair level, as determined by the Tribunal in this case.
📖 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. 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 under similar conditions.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £550, effective from 19 April 2025.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the monthly rent at £550 effective from April 19, 2025.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EJ/MNR/2025/0700
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 10 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
N [NAME] J A Platt
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] [NAME] [COMPANY], [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Miss [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £550 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in para 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 19 April 2025
3. The amount included for services is: Not applicable
4. Date statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 19 July 2024
5. Rental period Monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
NA
8. Description of premises
2 Bedroom mid-terraced house
Tribunal Member [NAME] of Decision 09 April 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £860 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £625/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £825/month rent for assured tenancy in Second Floor Flat
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £875 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £588/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £500/month Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- A tenant is entitled to a rent level that reflects the open market value of the property.
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- A tenant is entitled to a rent determination under 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 decided to set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £550, effective from April 19, 2025.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the rent amount for the assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £550 per month, effective from April 19, 2025, 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 set the rent at £550 per month.
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.