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Tribunal sets £900/month rent for assured tenancy in Manchester

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They considered the state of the property and the financial difficulties faced by the tenant.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to have their rent set at a reasonable level, taking into account their financial hardship, as seen in this case where the rent was adjusted to £900 per month.

Topics

rent determinationassured periodic tenancy

Provisions

📖 What the law says

Housing Act 1988 s.14

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 on the open-market rent, considering factors like the condition of the property and the terms of the tenancy.

Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.

📖 Technical summary

The rent for an assured periodic tenancy was set at £900 per month, effective from 6 September 2022, due to hardship faced by the tenant.

📜 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 into account the premises' condition and hardship faced by the tenant.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BU/MNR/2020/0055

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 35 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Ms [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [RESPONDENT]. [RESPONDENT]. [RESPONDENT] 77 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]. [APPELLANT]. [APPELLANT]

1. The rent is: £900.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)

2. The date the decision takes effect is: 06 September 2022

3. The amount included for services is

Not applicable Per

4. Date assured tenancy commenced 1 August 2018

5. Length of the term or rental period Monthly

6. Allocation of liability for repairs

7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord Unfurnished, landlord flooring, blinds, cooker

8. Description of premises 3 bed semi detached, 2 living rooms, kitchen, bathroom, separate w/c, garden front and back. UPVC windows, full central heating. Substantial disrepair

Start date for rent 6 September 2022 due to hardship

[NAME] of Decision 6 September 2022

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

Allowed11 cases
Other1 case

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's right to have their rent set according to the Housing Act 1988 was recognized.
  • Courts consistently allowed claims where tenants requested rent adjustments under the Housing Act 1988.
  • When tenants presented clear entitlements under the Housing Act 1988, their claims were often successful.
  • The Housing Act 1988 provides a framework that supports tenants' rights to fair rent setting.
  • Cases where the Housing Act 1988 was cited led to favorable outcomes for tenants.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • (No significant factors identified that went against the claimant based on the provided similar cases.)

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 £900 per month, effective from 6 September 2022.

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about setting a fair rent for the assured periodic tenancy given the tenant's financial hardship.

How did the court decide, and why?

The court decided to set the rent at £900 per month, considering the tenant's hardship and the need for a fair rent under the Housing Act 1988.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Housing Act 1988, section 14, was applied to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the tenant's financial hardship, which influenced the setting of a fair rent.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was for the tenant, setting a fair rent of £900 per month due to their financial hardship.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation may also have their rent set at a fair level if they can demonstrate financial hardship.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The judgment does not specify the exact evidence or documents that mattered.

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