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First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £1425 per quarter for tenant

Case No.

📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977. The rent was set at £1425 per quarter, excluding certain costs like water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. This decision was made on 13 September 2019.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

Topics

fair rentrent control

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 £1425 per quarter for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. The decision was made on 13 September 2019.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BU/F77/2019/0047

Notice of the Tribunal Decision

Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11

Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 12 [ADDRESS] [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]

Landlord [APPELLANT]

Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]

1. The fair rent is £1425.00 Per Quarter (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)

2. The effective date is 13 September 2019

3. The amount for services is Not applicable Per

4. The amount for fuel charges (excluding heating and lighting of common parts) not counting for rent allowance is

Not applicable Per

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 15% exemption.

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

[NAME] of decision 13 September 2019

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tribunal determined a fair rent of £1425.00 per quarter.
  • The effective date for the new rent was set as 13 September 2019.
  • The rent is not to be registered as variable.
  • The capping provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 do not apply.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What did this decision decide?

It set a fair rent of £1425 per quarter 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 excludes some costs but includes others.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Rent Act 1977 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument about what should be included in the fair rent 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 from the Tribunal.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence related to the property's costs and conditions likely mattered.

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 such cases.

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