Tribunal Sets Fair Rent of £810 Per Month Under Rent Act 1977
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent of £810 per month for a tenant, following the guidelines set by the Rent Act 1977. This means the tenant will pay this amount each month, excluding certain costs like water 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 under the Rent Act 1977.
📜 Headnote Official document
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) determined a fair rent of £810 per month for a tenant under the Rent Act 1977, excluding water rates and council tax but including specified amounts for services and fuel charges.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. JM/LON/00AN/F77/2023/0107
Notice of the Tribunal Decision
Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tribunal Judge H [NAME] [APPELLANT]
Tenant Mrs [APPELLANT]
1. The fair rent is £810.00 Per Calendar Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)
2. The effective date is 19 June 2023
3. The amount for services is NIL included Per
4. The amount for fuel charges (excluding heating and lighting of common parts) not counting for rent allowance is
nil 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 1st registration 7. Details (other than rent) where different from Rent Register entry
Chairman H Lumby Date of decision 19 June 2023
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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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 brought under the jurisdiction of the Rent Act 1977.
- The tenant's request for a fair rent is aligned with the legal framework of the Rent Act 1977.
- The court recognizes the tenant's entitlement to a fair rent under the Rent Act 1977.
❌ 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?
It set a fair rent of £810 per month for a tenant.
Who was involved?
A tenant and their landlord.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court followed the Rent Act 1977 to determine a fair rent for the tenant.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Rent Act 1977 was used to calculate the fair rent.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument focused on determining a fair rent that reflects current market conditions.
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 expect their rent to be set according to current fair rent standards.
What evidence or documents mattered?
Evidence of current market conditions and previous rent agreements were likely considered.
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's always recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.