Tribunal Sets £765 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The rent was set at £765 per month, effective from 10 February 2025, according to 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 £765 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 their tenancy. The tribunal will then determine the open-market rent, considering factors such as the periodic nature of the tenancy and the terms of the original agreement.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £765, effective from February 2025.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The rent was set at £765 per month, effective from 10 February 2025.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BW/MNR/2024/0275 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 78 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Judge A Davies J O’Hare MRICS Landlord [RESPONDENT] 20/21, [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE] Tenant Julia Johnson 1. The rent is: £765 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 10 February 2025 3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per 4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 12 April 2019 5. Rental period Monthly 6. Allocation of liability for repairs s.11, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Cooker 8. Description of premises Semi-detached house. 2 Bedrooms and boxroom. Bathroom and ground floor toilet. Garden. Parking. Chairman A Davies Date of Decision 10 February 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1050/month rent for assured tenancy in London
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Middleton
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £625/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £950/month rent for assured tenancy in Large City
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Rent for Assured Tenancy at £900
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,200/month rent for assured tenancy in North Yorkshire
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1365/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £1,375/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £995/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Rent Determination for Assured Periodic Tenancy Set at £715 Monthly
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent determined 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 rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £765 per month, effective from 10 February 2025.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about setting a fair monthly rent for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £765 per month, effective from 10 February 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 for the assured periodic tenancy.
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.