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Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977

Case No.

📌 In brief

The Tribunal decided on a fair rent for a property, setting it at £182.50 per week. This decision was made under the Rent Act 1977, ensuring the tenant pays a reasonable amount.

⚖️ Legal holding

A tenant is entitled to a fair rent as determined by the Rent Act 1977.

Topics

fair rent determinationRent Act 1977

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 Tribunal determined a fair rent of £182.50 per week for a property, excluding water rates and council tax but including fuel charges, under the Rent Act 1977.

📚 Full judgment Official document

OUTCOME: Allowed

FR24 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00BR/F77/2020/0009

Notice of the Tribunal Decision

Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11

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

[NAME] BA, LL.M Mr [APPELLANT]

Landlord [APPELLANT]

Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]

1. The fair rent is £182.50 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)

2. The effective date is 30 March 2020

3. The amount for services is Not applicable Per

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

Not applicable 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 15% exemption.

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

[NAME] BA, LL.M Date of decision 30 March 2020

📊 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 fair rent for the premises was determined to be £182.50 per week.
  • The effective date for the fair rent determination was set as 30 March 2020.
  • The rent is not to be registered as variable.
  • The capping provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 do not apply.

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 £182.50 per week for a 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, ensuring the rent was fair and reasonable.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Rent Act 1977 was applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The argument that mattered most was ensuring the rent was fair and reasonable 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 ensure their rent is fair and reasonable according to the Rent Act 1977.

What evidence or documents mattered?

Evidence related to the property and the current rental agreement likely mattered.

Can a decision like this be appealed?

Decisions like this can be appealed to a higher court.

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

It is always recommended to seek advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.

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