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Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £80 Per Week

Case No.

📌 In brief

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £80 per week for a rented property in Ashington, Northumberland. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977.

⚖️ 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 for a property under the Rent Act 1977.

📜 Headnote Official document

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) set a fair rent of £80 per week for a property located in Ashington, Northumberland, under the Rent Act 1977, excluding water rates and council tax.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EM/F77/2021/0036

Notice of the Tribunal Decision

Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11

Address of Premises The Tribunal members were [ADDRESS], Ashington, Northumberland, [POSTCODE]

[NAME] Mrs [RESPONDENT]

[NAME] ([APPELLANT]

Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]

1. The fair rent is £80.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)

2. The effective date is 13 January 2022

3. The amount for services is not applicable

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

not applicable

5. The capping provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 do not apply because 15% exemption.

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

None

Chairman Mr I [NAME] of decision 13 January 2022

📊 How courts decide similar cases

Among 12 similar decisions in this collection:

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A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.

⚖️ 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?

It set a fair rent of £80 per week for a rented property.

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 water rates and council tax.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument centered around determining a fair rent under the Rent Act 1977.

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 should seek a fair rent determination under the Rent Act 1977.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence related to the property and rental agreement would have been 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 seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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