Tribunal Sets Fair Rent Under Rent Act 1977
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decided on a fair rent for a tenant. They set the rent at £150 per week, excluding some costs like water rates and council tax but including fuel charges.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to a fair rent 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) set a fair rent of £150 per week for the tenant, 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/16UG/F77/2018/0086
Notice of the Tribunal Decision
Rent Act 1977 Schedule 11
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were [ADDRESS] on Windermere Windermere Cumbria [POSTCODE]
Mr [NAME] [NAME] Mr [APPELLANT]
Landlord Mrs [APPELLANT]. [APPELLANT]
Tenant Mr & Mrs [APPELLANT]. [APPELLANT]
1. The fair rent is £150.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3&4)
2. The effective date is 26 March 2019
3. The amount for services is not applicable Per not applicable
4. The amount for fuel charges (excluding heating and lighting of common parts) not counting for rent allowance is
not applicable 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
None
Chairman Mr [NAME] [NAME] of decision 26 March 2019
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- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) First-tier Tribunal Sets Fair Rent for Tenant Under Rent Act 1977
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 under the Rent Act 1977.
- The fair rent is determined by the Rent Act 1977.
- The fair rent can be set by the Tribunal under the Rent Act 1977.
- The entitlement to a fair rent is based on the Rent Act 1977.
- The fair rent determination follows the guidelines of the Rent Act 1977.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No 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 £150 per week for the tenant.
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, which requires a fair rent to be set.
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 the application of the Rent Act 1977 to determine a fair rent.
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?
The evidence and documents related to the property and the current rental situation mattered.
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 get advice from a qualified solicitor for such cases.