Flat B, 1 Ashton Road, Denton, M34 3LF:MAN/00BT/MNR/2025/1033 MAN/00BT/MNR/2025/1033

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No MAN/00BT/MNR/2025/1033
Stuart YatesApplicantGateway Property Development LtdRespondentStuart YatesTenantGateway Property Development LtdLandlord
JudgeMr J Gallagher, MRICS, Valuer MemberDate 23 February 2026Property: Flat B, 1 Ashton Road, Denton, M34 3LF

DECISION

[1]The rent is: £550.00 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4)[2]The date the decision takes effect is: 10th October 2025 *3. The amount included for services is not applicable Per *4. Service charges are variable and are not included[5]Date statutory periodic assured tenancy commenced[6]Rental period Calendar monthly[7]Allocation of liability for repairs Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985[8]Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord N/A[9]Description of premises First floor reasonably spacious flat at the rear of commercial premises on Ashton Road, built around 1900, mainly brick and slate construction. Shared access with flat 1A via a metal staircase. The flat comprises lounge, kitchen and bathroom with bath, wash basin and w.c. It appears that the bathroom could potentially be accessed via the hallway in the shared entrance, but the route is blocked off following a break-in. Internal inspection was hampered by the large quantity of debris strewn ankle-deep across all floors. It was clear however that the flat generally would require improvement to achieve its maximum rent, apart from general redecoration the bathroom and kitchen areas were in need of refurbishment. Some mould was evident but how the flat is being occupied may be a contributory factor there. This is a central location, convenient for local shops, but lacks parking space and the entrance is somewhat grim. Chairman Mr J Stringer Date of Decision 23rd February 2026