In the intricate landscape of tenant and landlord relationships, the RR1A form stands as a beacon of regulation and structure. Crafted under the auspices of the Rent Act 1977 and subsequently amended by the Housing Acts of 1980 and 1988, this form is a vital tool for the registration of a fair rent, particularly for statutory tenancies originating at the termination of a long tenancy as outlined in Part I of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. The meticulous design of the form facilitates communication between tenant, landlord, and the Rent Officer, requiring detailed information about the premises, the parties involved, and the financial specifics of the tenancy. From property details to the inclusion of services and furniture, and even to arrangements regarding council tax and any services provided under the tenancy, the RR1A form covers a comprehensive range of topics. It is a practical embodiment of the law's attempt to ensure fairness and transparency in the rental market, also providing space for the annotation of any improvements or defects associated with the property. Moreover, the form's procedural guidelines for submission, whether by email or post, underscore the importance of formalized communication channels in resolving or preventing disputes. As such, the RR1A form is more than just paperwork; it is a safeguard for both landlords and tenants, designed to encapsulate the complexities of their agreement in a government-recognized format.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form Rr1A |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | tenancy, fair rent application, 3uw, 1977 |
Rent Act 1977 Section 67, as amended by the Housing Act 1980 and Housing Act 1988 |
RR1A * |
Application for Registration of Fair Rent |
(Revised 2020) |
Use this form in the case of a statutory tenancy arising at the end of a long tenancy under Part I of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Please type your answers, or use BLOCK LETTERS, in black ink, and send the form, in duplicate if possible, to the Rent Officer.
1Address of Premises
“Premises” means the property, for example the house, flat or rooms(s) for which you want a rent registered
2Name of Tenant
Tenant or Agent Telephone Number (If Known) Tenant or Agent Email Address (If Known)
If you are the applicant and are happy to receive statutory notices and correspondence by Email, please tick here
Also give the tenant’s address if it is different from the above
3Name and Address of Landlord
If a registered housing association or
housing trust, or the Regulator of Social Housing, tick here
Landlord or Agent Telephone Number (If Known)
Landlord or Agent Email Address (If Known)
If you are the applicant and are happy to receive statutory notices and correspondence by Email, please tick here
4Details of Premises
Say what type of property it is, for example, a house, flat or room(s).
If it is a flat or room(s), say what floor or floors it is on
Give number and type of room(s).
5 Does the tenancy include any other property? |
YES |
Such as garage, or other separate building or land |
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If “YES”, give details |
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NO
Tick one box
6Does the tenant share any accommodation:
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with the landlord? |
YES |
If “YES”, give details |
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NO
Tick one box
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with any other tenant? |
YES |
If “YES”, give details |
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NO
Tick one box
7 |
What rent do you want the rent officer to register as a fair rent? |
£ |
per |
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Include any amount for services and/or furniture provided by the landlord |
(e.g. per week, month, quarter etc.) |
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or superior landlord.
Do not include anything for rates.
Include council tax if this is payable under the tenancy by the tenant to the landlord. The rent officer cannot deal with your application unless you answer this question.
7a |
Is the tenant liable to pay council tax to the landlord? |
YES |
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If “YES”, give details |
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7b |
Does the landlord or superior landlord pay council tax |
YES |
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in respect of the property? |
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If “YES”, give details |
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NO
NO
Tick one box
Tick one box
A landlord may be liable for council tax if the property is in a house in multiple occupation, unless the property is an exempt dwelling. The main exemption is where the residents of such a dwelling are students or recent school or college leavers.
*Form No.6 in the Rent Act 1977 (Forms etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 1984
Please turn over
8 Are any services provided under the tenancy?YES
Such as cleaning, lighting, heating, hot water or gardening
If “YES”, give details
NO
Tick one box
9 If you are the landlord (and this is not a joint application) how |
£ |
per |
much of the proposed rent do you think is due to these services? |
(e.g. per week, month, quarter etc.) |
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If this is a landlord’s application, he must attach details of the expenditure incurred in |
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providing any services, otherwise the rent officer cannot deal with the application
10 Is any furniture provided under the tenancy? |
YES |
If “YES”, give details or attach a list to the form |
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NO
Tick one box
11 The tenancy |
If you have a tenancy agreement attach it or a copy to this form. It will be sent back to you without delay. |
On what date did, or will the tenancy begin?
What are the terms of the tenancy agreed between the landlord and tenant or determined by the Court?
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Were any initial repairs to be carried out? |
YES |
If YES, have they been completed? |
YES |
If NO, give details of repairs still to be completed. |
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NO |
Tick one box |
NO |
Tick one box |
12 During the present tenancy:
has the tenant* carried out improvements or replaced fixtures, fittings or |
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furniture for which he is not responsible under the terms of his tenancy? |
YES |
If “YES”, give details |
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NO
Tick one box
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is any disrepair or other defect to the property or to any fixtures, fittings |
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or furniture due to the tenant* failing to comply with the terms of the tenancy? |
YES |
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If “YES”, give details |
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* including a former tenant under the present tenancy |
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NO
Tick one box
13 I/We apply for registration of a rent
Signed ……………………………………………………… |
Signed …………………………………………………….. |
Say whether you are the landlord or the landlord’s agent |
Say whether you are the tenant or the tenant’s agent |
Date ………………………………………………………… |
Date ………………………………………………………. |
If signed by agent, name and address of agent ……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
If the application is being made jointly by landlord and tenant, both should sign. If this is a joint application, the rent officer may register the rent asked for at question 7 without further consultation. If he does so, there is no right of objection to a rent assessment committee. In an application by joint tenants or joint landlords, they should each sign, unless one signs as agent for the rest with their agreement.
In such a case, he should state that he is acting as agent.
Please send this completed form via email to NSOhelpdesk@voa.gov.uk or via post to Valuation Office Agency. Rent Officer
Functions, Customer Service Centre, Wycliffe House, Green Lane DURHAM DH1 3UW