1 Neylands Cottages, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4HP
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 June 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed raising the rent of a three-bedroom house in RH19 from £650 a month to £1,550 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £975 a month, effective from 1 June 2026, starting from £1,500 a month for the property in good condition and deducting £525 for its disrepair, including the absence of working heating, roof defects, damp and mould, poor windows, gutters and electrics. The landlord did not respond and no comparable rental evidence was provided, so the tribunal relied on its own knowledge of local rents.
The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.
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Also in the decision
- The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
- The rent was reduced for the property's condition
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…rent takes effect 01 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,550.00 per calendar month in place of the existing rent of £650.00 per calendar month to take effect from 1 June 2026. The Tenants state that the notice was delivered by hand through the letterbox after dark on 30 April 2026. 2. On 31 May 2026, u…”
- Asked for
- “…t Determined £975.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 01 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,550.00 per calendar month in place of the existing rent of £650.00 per calendar month to take effect from 1 June 2026. The Tenants state that the notice was delivered by hand through the letterb…”
- Tribunal set
- “…sentative Leaders Date of Application 31 May 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Ms S Allen Mr D Jagger MRICS Date of Decision 10 August 2026 Rent Determined £975.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 01 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 whi…”
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- Neylands Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 4HPStruck out, House, 31 Jul 2026No rent set
- 2 Courtlands Tighe cottages, Chilling street, Sharpthorne, West Sussex, RH19 4JEPart of it, 3-bed house, 28 Jul 2026, pre-Act rulesWas £1,250, asked £1,784£1,425Was £1,250, asked £1,784
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- 2 Garden House Cottages Plawhatch Lane Sharpthorne East Sussex RH19 4JLStruck out, 3-bed house, 22 Jul 2026, pre-Act rulesNo rent set