14 Thackeray Grove Stowmarket Suffolk, IP14 1RE
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 2 January 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed increasing the rent of a four-bedroom detached house in IP14 from £1,100 a month to £1,300 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,275 a month, effective from 2 January 2025, based on the comparable evidence from both parties and its own expertise and knowledge. It said it could only consider the property's current condition rather than historic disrepair, and that the landlord's maintenance costs do not affect the market rent.
Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.
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Also in the decision
- The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…Tribunal determined a market rent of £1,275 per calendar month effective from 2 January 2025. Reasons Background 1. 2. 3. 4. On 14 November 2024 the Landlord served notice under section 13 (2) of the Housing Act 1988 to increase the passing rent from £1,100 per calendar month (pcm) to £1,300 per month with effect from 2 January 2025. This rent is stated to be exclusive of Council Tax, Water Charges and fixed service charges. The Tenant…”
- Asked for
- “…the decision is below. © CROWN COPYRIGHT Decision The Tribunal determined a market rent of £1,275 per calendar month effective from 2 January 2025. Reasons Background 1. 2. 3. 4. On 14 November 2024 the Landlord served notice under section 13 (2) of the Housing Act 1988 to increase the passing rent from £1,100 per calendar month (pcm) to £1,300 per month with effect from 2 January 2025. This rent is stated to be exclusive of Council Ta…”
- Tribunal set
- “…E The documents that the Tribunal was referred to are in bundles from the Applicant and the Respondent. The Tribunal has noted the contents and the decision is below. © CROWN COPYRIGHT Decision The Tribunal determined a market rent of £1,275 per calendar month effective from 2 January 2025. Reasons Background 1. 2. 3. 4. On 14 November 2024 the Landlord served notice under section 13 (2) of the Housing Act 1988 to increase the passing r…”