Tribunal sets £127/week rent for assured tenancy in Manchester
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has set the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. The weekly rent is £127, excluding water rates and council tax. This decision applies from 2 December 2024.
⚖️ Legal holding
Under the Housing Act 1988, Section 14, a tenant is entitled to a rent determination for their assured periodic tenancy, specifically setting the rent at £127.00 per week.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988 Section 14, 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 apply to 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 periodic tenancy in the open market, taking into account the same terms and conditions as the original tenancy.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £127.00, effective from 2 December 2024.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy, setting the weekly rent at £127 excluding certain charges. The decision took effect on 2 December 2024.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Other
MR22 First Tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00FC/MNR/2024/0713
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 Flat 1 (First Floor) Rear of 20 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]
[NAME] [NAME]
Landlord [APPELLANT]
c/o [COMPANY]
Tenant [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £127.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 2 December 2024
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
Per
4. Date periodic/statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced 1 September 1997
5. Rental period Weekly (fortnightly by convention)
6. Allocation of liability for repairs As per S11 Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord
None
8. Description of premises
First floor flat 3 rooms plus kitchen and bathroom
Chairman [NAME] of Decision 6 May 2025
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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 tribunal set the rent at £127.00 per week.
- The decision on the rent will take effect from 2 December 2024.
- The tenancy started as a periodic assured tenancy on 1 September 1997.
- The flat is described as a first-floor flat with three rooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
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 £127 per week, effective from 2 December 2024.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the rent amount for an assured periodic tenancy.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £127 per week 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.
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 according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
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.