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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) has set a fair rent for a tenant's property under the Rent Act 1977. The fair rent is £1120 per month, excluding certain costs but including fuel charges.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a fair rent as determined by the Rent Act 1977.

Topics

fair renttenancy agreement

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 £1120 per calendar month for a tenant's property, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges, as per the Rent Act 1977.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AP/F77/2019/0073

Notice of the Tribunal Decision

Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11

Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 68a [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [APPELLANT] JP CQSW

Landlord J [APPELLANT]

Tenant Ms [APPELLANT]

1. The fair rent is £1120.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)

2. The effective date is 04 June 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

Chairman C [NAME] of decision 4 June 2019

FR24

📊 How courts decide similar cases

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant is entitled to a fair rent as determined by the Rent Act 1977.
  • The fair rent is set by the Tribunal according to the Rent Act 1977.
  • The maximum fair rent is calculated using the Retail Price Index under the Rent Act 1977.
  • The fair rent is determined according to the Rent Act 1977 and its associated orders.
  • The fair rent calculation is based on the Rent Act 1977.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • (No factors identified that went against the claimant in the provided cases.)

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 £1120 per month for a tenant's property.

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, which provides a framework for determining fair rents.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around the calculation of the fair rent according to 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 under the Rent Act 1977.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence such as the tenancy agreement and relevant 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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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