18A Downs Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2DX
Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 19 December 2024Case HAV/21UD/MNR/2024/0617
Rent before
£875
a month
Matched in the decision textLandlord asked for
£1,050
+20.0% on the rent before
Matched in the decision textTribunal set
£930
+£55 a month (+6.3%)
Matched in the decision textBackdatedThe new rent took effect from 26 October 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £1,050 a month, up from the existing £875 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £930 a month from 26 October 2024. It started from an open market rent of £1,100 a month for the property in good condition, then deducted £170 for the tenants providing flooring, curtains and white goods, and for the condition of the bathroom and window locks and general repair.
What decided it:Property conditionFurnishing
Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.
Summary written by an AI model from the published decision and checked automatically for names and figures. How
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
- “…nth with effect from 26th October 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 18th September 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,050 per month in place of the existing rent of £875 per month to take effect from 26th October 2024. 2. On 22nd October 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new re…”
- Asked for
- “…etermines a rent of £930 per calendar month with effect from 26th October 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 18th September 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,050 per month in place of the existing rent of £875 per month to take effect from 26th October 2024. 2. On 22nd October 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred…”
- Tribunal set
- “…ion of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr I R Perry FRICS Mr S J Hodges FRICS Date of Application : 22nd October 2024 Date of Decision : 19th December 2024 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £930 per calendar month with effect from 26th October 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 18th September 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which…”
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