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276 St Nicholas Avenue, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9RR

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 23 September 2024Case CHI/24UF/MNR/2024/0160
Rent before
£815
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,400
+71.8% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,282
+£467 a month (+57.3%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 29 August 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,400 a month, up from £815 a month, for a three-bedroom end-terraced house in PO13. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,282 a month, to take effect from 29 August 2024 rather than 29 June 2024, after accepting that the tenants would suffer undue hardship. The tribunal gave little weight to the landlord's list of asking prices, relying partly on its own expertise, and made a 5% deduction for the property's wear and tear, worn fittings and failed window units.

What decided it:Property conditionAsking prices discountedComparables rejected

Only the landlord gave the tribunal comparable lettings.

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Also in the decision

  • The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…ondent landlord of the property under Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988 (“the Act”) to the Tribunal. 2. The Notice, dated 30 April 2024, proposed a new rent of £1,400.00 per month, to take effect from 29 June 2024. The passing rent being £815.00 per month. 3. The tenants occupy the property under an assured shorthold tenancy commencing 29 March 2016. A copy of the tenancy agreement was provided. 4. On 23 July 2024 the Tribunal issued D…”
Asked for
“…s “the property”) referred a Notice of Increase in Rent (“the Notice”) by the Respondent landlord of the property under Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988 (“the Act”) to the Tribunal. 2. The Notice, dated 30 April 2024, proposed a new rent of £1,400.00 per month, to take effect from 29 June 2024. The passing rent being £815.00 per month. 3. The tenants occupy the property under an assured shorthold tenancy commencing 29 March 2016. A co…”
Tribunal set
“…al Surveyor Coupe FRICS Mr M.J.F. Donaldson FRICS Date of inspection : 23 August 2024 Date of reasons : 23 September 2024 REASONS © CROWN COPYRIGHT Decision of the Tribunal On 23 September 2024 the Tribunal determined a Market Rent of £1,282.00 per month to take effect from 29 August 2024. Background 1. By way of an application dated 26 June 2024 and received by the Tribunal on 27 June 2024 the Applicant tenants of 276 St Nicholas Avenu…”