First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenant Under Rent Act 1977
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977. The rent set is £146.90 per week, which includes certain service and fuel 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 tenant under the Rent Act 1977.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined a fair rent of £146.90 per week for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977, excluding water rates and council tax but including service and fuel charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00CS/F77/2020/0016
Notice of the Tribunal Decision
Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 18 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [APPELLANT]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The fair rent is £146.90 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)
2. The effective date is 02 September 2020
3. The amount for services is £52.88 Per Week
4. The amount for fuel charges (excluding heating and lighting of common parts) not counting for rent allowance is £9.66 Per Week
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 1st registration.
7. Details (other than rent) where different from Rent Register entry
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[NAME] of decision 2 September 2020
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The fair rent for the premises was determined to be £146.90 per week.
- The effective date for the new fair rent was set as 2 September 2020.
- An amount of £52.88 per week was included for services.
- An amount of £9.66 per week was included for fuel charges, not counting for rent allowance.
- The rent was not to be registered as variable.
- The capping provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 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 £146.90 per week for a tenant.
Who was involved?
A tenant and a landlord were involved.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Rent Act 1977, setting a fair rent that included service and fuel charges.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Rent Act 1977 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument about what constitutes a fair rent under the Rent Act 1977 was crucial.
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 may also seek a fair rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence related to the current rental agreement and relevant costs was 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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.