First-tier Tribunal sets fair rent of £837 per month for tenant
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal has decided on a fair rent for a tenant. The rent set is £837 per month, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their fair rent set according to the Rent Act 1977, specifically Schedule 11, which was applied in this case to determine the fair rent.
📖 Technical summary
The fair rent for the assured tenancy was set at £837.00 per month, excluding certain charges but including others.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £837 per calendar month for the tenant under the Rent Act 1977, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges. The effective date was set for 18 December 2019.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00AX/F77/2019/0189
Notice of the Tribunal Decision
Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 13 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
[NAME] Mr [RESPONDENT]
Landlord Northumberland and [APPELLANT]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The fair rent is £837.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)
2. The effective date is 18 December 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 15% exemption.
7. Details (other than rent) where different from Rent Register entry
8. For information only:
Chairman C [NAME] of decision 18 December 2019
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tribunal determined a fair rent of £837.00 per calendar month for the premises.
- The set fair rent excludes water rates and council tax.
- The capping provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 do not apply.
- The rent is not to be registered as variable.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The First-tier Tribunal set a fair rent of £837.00 per month for an assured tenancy.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the fair rent for an assured tenancy in Northumberland.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the fair rent at £837.00 per month, based on the relevant legal provisions and factors.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Rent Act 1977 and its Schedule 11 were 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.
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 at £837.00 per month.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their fair rent to be assessed according to the Rent Act 1977.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the exact evidence or documents used.