First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent at £400 Per Month
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £400 per month for a tenant. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977, ensuring the rent is reasonable and fair.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent assessed under the Rent Act 1977.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set a fair rent of £400 per month for a property under the Rent Act 1977.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined a fair rent of £400 per month for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00CX/F77/2024/0081
Notice of the Tribunal Decision
Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 12 East Parade, Steeton, Keighley, [POSTCODE]
Mr [RESPONDENT] Ms [APPELLANT]
Landlord Mr [APPELLANT]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
1. The fair rent is 400.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)
2. The effective date is 09 September 2024
3. The amount for services is
Per
Not applicable
4. The amount for fuel charges (excluding heating and lighting of common parts) not counting for rent allowance is
0.00 Per
Not applicable
5. The rent is not to be registered as variable.
6. The fair rent to be registered is not limited by the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999, because this is a first registration.
7. Details (other than rent) where different from Rent Register entry
Chairman Mr [NAME] of decision 09 September 2024
Notice of the Tribunal Decision
Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11
Mr [RESPONDENT] Ms [APPELLANT]
Landlord Mr [APPELLANT]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]
2. The effective date is 09 September 2024
3. The amount for services is
Per
Not applicable
0.00 Per
Not applicable
5. The rent is not to be registered as variable.
Chairman Mr [NAME] of decision 09 September 2024
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined the fair rent for the property to be 400.00 per calendar month.
- The effective date for the fair rent assessment was set as 09 September 2024.
- The registered fair rent was not limited by the Maximum Fair Rent Order 1999 because it was a first registration.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set a fair rent of £400 per month for an assured tenancy.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the fair rent for an assured tenancy in Steeton.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set a fair rent of £400 per month, following the provisions of the Rent Act 1cq977.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Rent Act 1977 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument centered on the application of the Rent Act 1977 to determine the fair rent for the assured tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, setting a fair rent of £400 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a fair rent assessment under the Rent Act 1977.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents used.