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First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenant Under Rent Act 1977

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977. The rent was set at £1008 per month, excluding certain costs but including fuel charges. This decision was made on 19 July 2019.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a fair rent set by the Tribunal under the Rent Act 1977.

Topics

fair renttenancy agreementRent Act 1977

Provisions

Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11

📖 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 £1008 per calendar month for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. The decision was made on 19 July 2019.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BA/F77/2019/0101

Notice of the Tribunal Decision

Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11

Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 18 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mrs [APPELLANT]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The fair rent is £1008.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)

2. The effective date is 19 July 2019

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

Per

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 because 1st registration.

7. Details (other than rent) where different from Rent Register entry

Self-contained purpose built ground floor flat, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception with double glazing and gas central heating , 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom.

Chairman N [NAME] of decision 19 July 2019

FR24

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal set a fair rent of £1008.00 per calendar month for the property.
  • The effective date for the new fair rent was determined to be 19 July 2019.
  • The property is a self-contained ground floor flat with two bedrooms, one reception room, double glazing, and gas central heating.
  • The capping provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 did not apply to this case.

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 £1008 per month for the tenant.

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, setting a fair rent that excludes some costs but includes fuel charges.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Rent Act 1977 and its Schedule 11 were applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was the application of the Rent Act 1977 to determine a fair rent.

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 seek a fair rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal under the Rent Act 1977.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence and documents related to the property and the current rental agreement 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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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