First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenant Under Rent Act 1977
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a tenant. They set the weekly rent at £279.64, which includes service charges but excludes water rates and council tax.
⚖️ 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 fair rent for a property under the Rent Act 1977.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set a fair rent of £279.64 per week for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AG/F77/2023/0110
Notice of the Tribunal Decision
Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] MA [ADDRESS]
Tenant Ms [APPELLANT] [NAME]
1. The fair rent is £279.64 Per week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)
2. The effective date is 23rd May 2023
3. The amount for services is £3.00 Per week
4. The amount for fuel charges (excluding heating and lighting of common parts) not counting for rent allowance is
n/a Per n/a
negligible/not applicable
5. The rent is/is not to be registered as variable.
6. The capping provisions of the Rent Acts do not apply because 1st registration.
7. Details (other than rent) where different from Rent Register entry
This is a first registration, so the maximum fair rent calculation is not applicable
[NAME] MA LLM FRICS Date of decision 23rd May 2023
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined a fair rent of £279.64 per week for the property.
- The effective date for the new fair rent was set as 23rd May 2023.
- An amount of £3.00 per week was included for services in the fair rent calculation.
- The capping provisions of the Rent Acts did not apply because this was the first registration.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
It set a fair rent of £279.64 per week for a tenant.
Who was involved?
A tenant and their landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Rent Act 1977, ensuring the rent was fair and reasonable.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was proving the fairness of the 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 can seek a fair rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as tenancy agreements and financial records were likely considered.
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 recommended to get a solicitor for cases involving legal matters such as setting fair rents.