298 Western Road, Leicester, LE3 0EB
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 30 August 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed raising the rent from £650 a month to £850 a month for a two-bedroom house in LE3. The tribunal determined a rent of £740 a month, effective from 30 August 2025. It said the house would let for £925 a month in good order, but reduced this for repairs needed, including the garden, bathroom, doors, double glazing, damp and smoke alarms, partly offset by the tenant's own improvements, and it relied on its own knowledge of rental values as the landlord made no submissions.
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
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…ate the new rent takes effect 30 August 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 22 July 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £850.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £650.00 to take effect from 30 August 2025. 2. On 24 August 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tri…”
- Asked for
- “…t Determined £740.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 30 August 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 22 July 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £850.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £650.00 to take effect from 30 August 2025. 2. On 24 August 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord…”
- Tribunal set
- “…None Date of Application 24 August 2025 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr G S Freckelton FRICS (Chairman) Date of Decision 23 September 2026 Rent Determined £740.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 30 August 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 22 July 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 whi…”