Tribunal Sets £182.50 Weekly Fair Rent for Assured Tenancy in Manchester
📌 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 set by the Tribunal under the Rent Act 1977, specifically £182.50 per week in this case.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set a fair rent of £182.50 per week for an assured tenancy, excluding certain costs but including others.
📜 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
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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?
The Tribunal set the fair rent for an assured tenancy at £182.50 per week, excluding water rates and council tax.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was over the fair rent for an assured tenancy, specifically the weekly rental amount.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the fair rent at £182.50 per week, excluding water rates and council tax, based on the Rent Act 1977.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11 was applied to determine the fair rent.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Rent Act 1977 to assess the fair rent for the assured tenancy.
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 £182.50 per week.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can seek a fair rent assessment under the Rent Act 1977 if they believe their rent is unfair.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.