Tribunal Sets £85 Weekly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Bolton
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent at £85, which includes services and utilities. This decision helps tenants understand their financial obligations under their tenancy agreement.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14, which was applied in this case involving a furnished bedroom in a multi-occupation property.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant under an assured tenancy can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their tenancy. However, such an 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 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 weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £85.00, effective from December 16, 2019.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. The decision took effect on 16 December 2019, setting the weekly rent at £85, including services and utilities.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BL/MNR/2019/0084
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 30 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME], LL.M Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [RESPONDENT] [NAME] and [RESPONDENT] 16 Romney Chase, Bolton, Lancashire, [POSTCODE]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The rent is: £ 85.00 Per Week (including all services and utilities, except council tax)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 16 December 2019
3. The amount included for services is: See above Per
4. Date assured tenancy commenced 10 October 2018
5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Landlord responsibility
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Furnished bedroom
8. Description of premises A bedroom in what is constructed as a 5 bedroom property in multiple occupation with communal dining kitchen, bathroom, shower room and toilet. Conservatory social room.
[NAME], LL.M Date of Decision 30 November 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal Sets £550 Monthly Rent for Assured Tenancy in Newcastle
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £800/month rent for assured tenancy in Middleton
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Tribunal sets £600/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
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 is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988.
- The tenant is entitled to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 Section 14.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £85.00, effective from December 16, 2019.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the amount of rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a multi-occupation property in Bolton.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £85 per week, effective from December 16, 2019, 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 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, setting the rent at £85 per week.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
For someone in a similar situation, the decision means that the rent for an assured periodic tenancy can be set according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.