Tribunal sets £675/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £675, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision was made under the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case to set the rent at £675 per month.
📖 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. 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). The tribunal will then determine the rent at which the property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing landlord 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 £675 per month, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the tenancy agreement.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on April 23, 2019, setting the monthly rent at £675 excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BT/MNR/2019/0021
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 44 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT]
[ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £ 675.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 23 April 2019
3. The amount included for services is not applicable 0.00 Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 23 October 2015
5. Length of the term or rental period Calendar monthly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per tenancy agreement
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord No inspection.
8. Description of premises 4th Floor: P/B, S/C, flat in 4 storey block. No inspection but inspected number 44 (vacant). 2 double bedrooms. 1 ensuite, bathroom (B/WHB) (WC/SL). Open plan kitchen/ living room. 2x balcony.
[NAME] of Decision 08 May 2019
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant requests a determination of their rent under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No relevant factors identified in the provided cases leading to a decision against the claimant.
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 £675 per month.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about the amount of rent to be paid under an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £675 per month, as required by 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, as the rent was set at £675 per month.
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.