First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £1425 per quarter for tenant
📌 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, which in this case excluded water rates and council tax but included fuel charges.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set a fair rent of £1425.00 per quarter for an assured tenancy, excluding certain costs but including fuel charges.
📜 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.
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 £1425.00 per quarter for an assured tenancy, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the fair rent for an assured tenancy, specifically whether it should include or exclude certain costs.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the fair rent at £1425.00 per quarter, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges, based on the Rent Act 1977.
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 for the assured tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, setting the fair rent as requested.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their fair rent to be determined according to the Rent Act 1977, considering the specific circumstances of their tenancy.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.