18 Gerard Drive Nantwich Cheshire CW5 5JR
Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 7 October 2026Case MAN/00EQ/MNR/2025/0709
Rent before
£995
a month
Matched in the decision textLandlord asked for
£1,325
+33.2% on the rent before
Matched in the decision textTribunal set
£1,050
+£55 a month (+5.5%)
Matched in the decision textBackdatedThe new rent took effect from 8 April 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord, Zeta Property Limited, proposed a rent of £1,325 a month for a three-bedroom house in CW5, up from the existing £995 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,050 a month from 8 April 2025, after finding an open market rent in good condition of £1,150 a month and making deductions for furnishing provided by the tenant, landlord neglect and necessary improvements.
What decided it:Property conditionFurnishing
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
- “…consequence of service of a section 13 HA 1988 notice by the Respondent dated 19th February 2025. The notice proposed a new rent of £1325.00 per calendar month, to take effect from 8th April 2025, in place of the (then) current rent of £995.00 per calendar month. Issues 8. The following issues were identified for determination by the Tribunal: a. The market rent for the property which could be achieved if it were in good letting order;…”
- Asked for
- “…e paid was varied by agreement of the parties to the 8th of each calendar month. 7. This application arises in consequence of service of a section 13 HA 1988 notice by the Respondent dated 19th February 2025. The notice proposed a new rent of £1325.00 per calendar month, to take effect from 8th April 2025, in place of the (then) current rent of £995.00 per calendar month. Issues 8. The following issues were identified for determination…”
- Tribunal set
- “…e Tribunal members were 18 Gerard Drive Nantwich Cheshire CW5 5JR Mr J Stringer, Tribunal Judge Mr J Faulkner, FRICS Landlord Zeta Property Limited Address 32 Grange Road, Bishops Stortford CM23 5NQ Tenant Awa Ceesay 1. The rent is: £1050 Per Calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3 & 4) 2. The date the decision takes effect is: 8th April 2025 *3. The amount included for services is not…”