Tribunal sets £625/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the monthly rent at £625, starting from May 1st, 2025.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, s.14, which in this case resulted in a monthly rent of £625.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy. The tribunal will then determine a fair rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for letting the property in the open market. The determination considers the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensures that the terms of the new tenancy match the original, except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £625, effective from May 2025.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £625 per calendar month, effective from May 1st, 2025.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BS/MNR/2025/0612 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 62 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] [NAME] (Judge) [NAME] (Valuer) [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is:£ 625 Per Cal. month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 01 May 2025 3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per 4. Date assured tenancy commenced 01 November 2022 5. Length of the term or rental period Cal. Month 6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per Landlord as per section 11 LTA 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 8. Description of premises The property comprises of a ground floor living room and kitchen and on the first floor is a bedroom and bathroom WC. The property has the benefit of a dry basement. There is a defective base unit in the kitchen due to water ingress but generally the kitchen and bathroom fittings are dated. Tribunal Judge P. [NAME] of Decision 01 May 2025
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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 disputes the landlord's proposed rent increase.
- The rent is set by a tribunal under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
- The rent is determined based on the condition of the property and comparable rents in the area.
- The rent is set at a reasonable level based on the open market value.
- The tenant is entitled to a fair 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 set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £625, effective from May 2025.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £625 per month, based on the Housing Act 1988, s.14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, s.14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on determining a fair rent under the Housing Act 1988, s.14.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, setting the rent at £625 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a fair rent determination under the Housing Act 1988, s.14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents used.