Fair Rent List Explained

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The Fair Rent (FR) list in the UK regulates the maximum rent landlords can charge for certain properties, excluding assured and assured shorthold tenancies. Properties must meet specific conditions, such as the tenancy starting before January 15, 1989. If a property changes from non-domestic to domestic use, it is treated as a new dwelling for Council Tax (CT) purposes, and any improvements made during its non-domestic period will be considered in its CT assessment. For detailed legal references, consult Halsburys Laws of England, Volume 40(3) (2012 reissue).

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Elaborate more on the ft list
The Fair Rent (FT) list by VOA is a guide to the maximum rent a landlord can charge for a rent-regulated property in the UK. It's updated every two years. Your specific question will help us assist you better.
Is this for dwellings
Yes, the Fair Rent list is applicable for dwellings in the UK. It provides a cap on the rent that landlords can charge for rent-regulated properties. It does not cover 'assured' or 'assured shorthold' tenancies.
Elaborate It does not cover 'assured' or 'assured shorthold' tenancies.
'Assured' and 'assured shorthold' tenancies are common types of tenancies in the UK. They are not covered by the Fair Rent list because:
- They usually start after *.
- The rent is set by the open market, not regulated by law.
- Therefore, the VOA Fair Rent list doesn't apply to them.
Would have thought fr list would be more apropriate than ft list
The 'FR' list, or Fair Rent list, is indeed more commonly known. The 'FT' was likely a misunderstanding. The FR list serves to regulate maximum rent for certain properties in the UK. However, it doesn't apply to 'assured' or 'assured shorthold' tenancies.
Are domestic property on this ft list
Yes, domestic properties can be on the Fair Rent (FR) list provided they meet certain conditions, such as:
- The tenancy started before January *, *.
- It's not an 'assured' or 'assured shorthold' tenancy.
Are dwellings
Yes, the Fair Rent (FR) list applies to dwellings, including houses and apartments. However, it must meet certain conditions, such as the tenancy starting before January *, *, and it not being an 'assured' or 'assured shorthold' tenancy.
Elaborate laymans terms: A dwelling which is removed from the list because it becomes non-domestic property will cease to be a dwelling. If subsequently it becomes domestic property again and qualifies as a dwelling it will be treated as a new dwelling when brought back into a CT list. Any improvements which may have occurred will be taken into account as part of the new dwelling.
In simple terms, if a home is taken off the list because it's no longer used as a home (becomes non-domestic), it's no longer considered a dwelling. If it later becomes a home again and meets the criteria to be a dwelling, it's treated as a new dwelling when added back to the Council Tax (CT) list. Any upgrades made will be considered as part of this new dwelling.
A dwelling which is removed from the list because it becomes non-domestic property will cease to be a dwelling. If subsequently it becomes domestic property again and qualifies as a dwelling it will be treated as a new dwelling when brought back into a CT list. Any improvements which may have occurred will be taken into account as part of the new dwelling.
Yes, you're correct. If a property changes from non-domestic to domestic, it'll be treated as a new dwelling for Council Tax (CT) purposes. Any enhancements made while it was non-domestic will be included in assessing its CT.
So a dwelling when in fact removed from the non domestic is no longer a dwelling
Yes, that's correct. When a property is designated as non-domestic, it is no longer classified as a dwelling under UK law and thus removed from the Council Tax (CT) list. If it later reverts to domestic use, it is treated as a new dwelling for CT purposes.
Do you have reference in halsbury for this
Halsbury's Laws of England would indeed be a good source for this information. However, as an online service, we don't have direct access to physical resources. We recommend consulting Volume *(*) (* reissue) for Property, including Landlord and Tenant matters. You can find Halsbury’s Laws in libraries or legal databases.
Elaborate If subsequently it becomes domestic property again and qualifies as a dwelling it will be treated as a new dwelling when brought back into a CT list.
If a non-domestic property in the UK converts back to domestic use and qualifies as a dwelling, it's considered a new dwelling for Council Tax (CT) purposes. Any changes made during the non-domestic period will be factored into its CT assessment.
A dwelling which is removed from the list because it becomes non-domestic property will cease to be a dwelling.
Yes, if a property in the UK changes from domestic use (a dwelling) to non-domestic use, it'll cease to be classified as a dwelling for Council Tax (CT) purposes. It will be removed from the CT list until it's used as a dwelling again.
So for council tax if the dwelling is removed from the non domestic list it becomes domestic property
Not quite. If a property is removed from the non-domestic list, it doesn't automatically become a domestic property. It becomes a domestic property only if it's used for domestic purposes again. Then, it's treated as a new dwelling for Council Tax.