First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £40 Per Week Under Rent Act 1977
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a tenant's property. They set the rent at £40 per week, which includes fuel charges but excludes water rates and council tax.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a fair rent set by the tribunal under the Rent Act 1977.
📖 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 £40 per week for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BA/F77/2019/0128
Notice of the Tribunal Decision
Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] QC BA(LAW) LLM Mr [COUNSEL] JP FRICS
Landlord [COMPANY]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The fair rent is £40.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)
2. The effective date is 06 September 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
[NAME] QC BA(LAW) LLM Date of decision 6 September 2019
FR24
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to a fair rent set by the Tribunal under the Rent Act 1977.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No significant factors identified that went against the claimant in these cases.
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 £40 per week 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 can seek a fair rent determination through the First-tier Tribunal if they believe their rent is unfair.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence such as rental agreements and market data on rents 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 get advice from a qualified solicitor for cases involving fair rent determinations.