First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent for property under Rent Act 1977
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £4104 per half-year for a property under the Rent Act 1977. This means the tenant will pay this amount for rent every six months.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a fair rent set by the Tribunal under the Rent Act 1977.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set a new fair rent for the property under the Rent Act 1977.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set a fair rent of £4104 per half-year for a property under the Rent Act 1977. The decision was made on 12 December 2023.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/30UH/F77/2023/0013
Notice of the Tribunal Decision
Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 2 Malt Kiln Borwick Carnforth Lancashire [POSTCODE]
J M Going J Gallagher MRICS
Landlord [NAME]
Tenant [NAME]
1. The fair rent is £4104.00 Per Half Year (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)
2. The effective date is 12 December 2023
3. The amount for services is Not applicable Per
4. The amount for fuel charges (excluding heating and lighting of common parts) not counting for rent allowance is
Not Applicable Per
5. The rent is not to be registered as variable.
6. The capping provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 do not apply because of the 15% exemption.
7. Details (other than rent) where different from Rent Register entry.
None, other than as to the rental period. The most recent Rent Register entry refers to that being a year, whereas the previous rent register entry referred to it as a quarter. The tenant confirmed at the inspection that payments of rent ar4e made every six months.
Chairman J M Going Date of decision 12 December 2023
📊 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 fair rent was set at £4104.00 for a half-year period.
- The capping provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 did not apply.
- The 15% exemption meant the capping provisions did not apply.
- The tenant confirmed that rent payments are made every six months.
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 £4104 per half-year for the property.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Rent Act 1977 to ensure a fair rent for the tenant.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Rent Act 1977 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was ensuring a fair rent under the Rent Act 1977.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the tenant.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation should seek a fair rent under the Rent Act 1977.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The evidence included the current rent agreement and the application for a fair rent.
Can a decision like this be appealed?
Yes, decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court.
Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?
It is always recommended to get advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.