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2 Exeter Road, Whiddon Down, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2QT

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 31 December 2025Case HAV/18UL/MNR/2025/0760
Rent before
£800
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£950
+18.8% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£875
+£75 a month (+9.4%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 29 August 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £950 a month, up from £800 a month, for a two-bedroom house in EX20. The tribunal determined a rent of £875 a month from 29 August 2025, starting from an open market rent of £925 a month for the property in good condition. It then deducted £30 for the tenant's provision of white goods and £20 for minor wants of repair.

What decided it:Property conditionFurnishing

Only the landlord 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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…nes a Market Rent of £875 per month with effect from 29th August 2025. Background 1. On 17th July 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £950 per month in place of the existing rent of £800 per month to take effect from 29th August 2025. 2. On 25th August 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent…”
Asked for
“…REASONS Decision The Tribunal determines a Market Rent of £875 per month with effect from 29th August 2025. Background 1. On 17th July 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £950 per month in place of the existing rent of £800 per month to take effect from 29th August 2025. 2. On 25th August 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the L…”
Tribunal set
“…ied to the opposing party. 7. Neither party objected to the matter being determined without an oral hearing, so the Tribunal determined the case on 31st December 2025 based on the written representations received. A new rent of £875 per month was determined to take effect from 29th August 2025 and summary reasons were sent to the Parties. 8. The Decision stated that the Summary Reasons were provided to give the parties an indication as…”