Tribunal sets £684/month 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 rent at £684.00 per month, starting from 8 February 2023. 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 £684.00 per month.
📖 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 decide the rent based on what a willing landlord might expect to receive for renting the property in the open market. The decision takes into account the type of tenancy, the start date, and the terms of the existing tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £684.00 per month.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £684.00 per month, effective from 8 February 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/37UD/MNR/2022/0101
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 187 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Mr [RESPONDENT] c/o [RESPONDENT] , 281 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is:
£684.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 8 February 2023
3. The amount included for services is
not applicable -------------- Per --------------
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 24/08/2012 5. Length of the term or rental period 12 Months 6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per landlord and tenant act 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None 8. Description of premises
A small semi-detached home comprising hall, lounge, fitted breakfast kitchen on the first floor the landing leads to one double bedroom one single bedroom and bathroom. Gas central heating upon double glazing. Garden to front and rear.
[NAME] of Decision 08/12/2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to 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 £684.00, excluding certain charges but including others as specified in the judgment.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy, specifically whether it should be set at £684.00 per month.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £684.00 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including other specified charges, as per the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied to determine the rent.
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 £684.00 per month.
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 £684.00 per month as requested.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, this means that the rent can be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which provides a framework for setting the rent.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.