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 was £23,040 per year, excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts for services and fuel charges. This decision was made on 11 October 2019.
⚖️ 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 under the Rent Act 1977.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £23,040 per year for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977. The decision was made on 11 October 2019, and the capping provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 did not apply.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AW/F77/2019/0150
Notice of the Tribunal Decision
Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 1 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Lawyer Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord [APPELLANT]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT] & Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The fair rent is 23040.00 Per Year (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)
2. The effective date is 11 October 2019
3. The amount for services is N/A Per -
negligible/not applicable
4. The amount for fuel charges (excluding heating and lighting of common parts) not counting for rent allowance is
- Per -
negligible/not applicable
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.
7. Details (other than rent) where different from Rent Register entry
8. For information only:
(a) The fair rent to be registered is not limited by the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999, because it is below the maximum fair rent of £24962.50 per Year.
[NAME] of decision 11/10/2019
FR24
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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 tenant is entitled to a fair rent set by the Tribunal under the Rent Act 1977.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified that went against the claimant in these cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £23,040 per year for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977.
Who was involved?
The tenant and the landlord were involved in this case.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided based on the Rent Act 1977 and determined that the fair rent should be set at £23,040 per year.
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 the application of the Rent Act 1977 to determine the fair rent.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was in favour of 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 such as tenancy agreements and financial records likely played a role in determining the 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 recommended to get advice from a qualified solicitor for cases involving fair rent determinations.