29 Babbacombe Close, Leigham, Plymouth, Devon PL6 8PA
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £1,200 a month, up from £950 a month, for a three-bedroom unfurnished terraced house in PL6. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,150 a month from 1 May 2026, starting from a figure of £1,200 a month based on its own knowledge and the landlord's two comparables, then deducting £50 for condition issues including cracks and damp mould. The tribunal did not accept the tenant's hardship claim because no financial evidence was provided.
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
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…150 pcm Date the new rent takes effect : 01 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 08 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1200 in place of the existing rent of £950 per calendar month (pcm) to take effect from 01 May 2026. 2. The Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal for determination of a market rent. under…”
- Asked for
- “…ly 2026 Rent Determined : £1,150 pcm Date the new rent takes effect : 01 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 08 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1200 in place of the existing rent of £950 per calendar month (pcm) to take effect from 01 May 2026. 2. The Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal for determina…”
- Tribunal set
- “…sentative : Moving On Lettings Type of Application : Section 13 Housing Act 1988 - determination of market rent Tribunal Members : Tribunal Judge Bowden Tribunal Member Simon Hodges FRICS Date of Decision : 13 July 2026 Rent Determined : £1,150 pcm Date the new rent takes effect : 01 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 08 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed…”