Tribunal sets £660/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 £660, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified amounts. This decision was made by Judge Colin Green on 19 December 2019.
⚖️ Legal holding
Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, a tenant is entitled to a rent determination for their assured periodic tenancy, specifically setting the rent at £660 per month.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant with an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under the 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 apply to challenge a new rent proposed in a notice under sections 13(2) or 13A(2). When determining the rent, the tribunal considers what a willing landlord would charge for a similar tenancy in the open market.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £660, effective from November 19, 2019.
📜 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 £660 per calendar month, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified amounts. Judge Colin Green made the decision on 19 December 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Other
MR22 áFirst-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BY/MNR/2019/0080
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 34 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[ADDRESS] [RESPONDENT] 2 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME]
1. The rent is: £660.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 19 November 2019
3. Date assured tenancy commenced 19 November 2017
4 . Length of the term or rental period Monthly
5. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement dated 19 May 2017
6. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
7. Description of premises Three bed room terrace house, with two ground floor living rooms and kitchen, conservatory, bathroom /WC and garden at rear.
[ADDRESS] of Decision 19 December 2019
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant requested a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as all cases were allowed.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The decision set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £660, effective from November 19, 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the appropriate monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £660 per month 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, setting the rent at £660 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent can 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.