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First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £325 Per Month for Tenant

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📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent of £325 per month for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977. This means the tenant will pay this amount each month, excluding certain costs like water and council tax but including service charges. The decision was made on May 13, 2021, by two judges.

⚖️ Legal holding

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

Topics

fair renttenancy agreement

Provisions

Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11

📖 Technical summary

The Tribunal set a fair rent under the Rent Act 1977.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined a fair rent of £325 per month for the tenant under the Rent Act 1977, excluding water rates and council tax but including service charges. The decision was made on May 13, 2021, by Mr Graham S Freckelton and Mrs Kay Bentley.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. BIR/00GA/F77/2021/0015

Notice of the Tribunal Decision

Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11

Address of Premises The Tribunal members were [ADDRESS] Kington Herefordshire [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mrs [APPELLANT]

Landlord PJ & SO [APPELLANT] and [NAME] [APPELLANT]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The fair rent is £325.00 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)

2. The effective date is 13th May 2021

3. The amount for services is £22.00 Per Month

negligible

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

[NAME] of decision 13/05/2021

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The tenant requests a fair rent as defined by the Rent Act 1977.
  • The Tribunal sets a fair rent based on the Rent Act 1977.
  • The claim is heard under the jurisdiction of the Rent Act 1977.
  • The tenant's request for a fair rent is allowed by the Tribunal.
  • The Rent Act 1977 is applied to determine the fairness of the rent.

❌ 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?

The decision set a fair rent of £325 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 reflects the current market conditions.

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 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 might also seek a fair rent determination if they believe their rent is unfair.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence such as rental agreements and market analysis likely played a role in the decision.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Yes, decisions like this can often be appealed to a higher court.

Is it worth getting a solicitor for a case like this?

It is always recommended to get advice from a qualified solicitor for cases involving rent disputes.

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