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3 Stanley Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0EF

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 13 January 2025Case CAM/26UD/MNR/2024/0150
Rent before
£1,100
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,500
+36.4% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,400
+£300 a month (+27.3%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 12 October 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,500 a month, up from £1,100 a month, for a three-bedroom house in SG2. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,400 a month, effective from 12 October 2024. It relied on the comparables provided and its own knowledge of Stevenage rents, and said the figure takes account of the tenancy terms and the standard of the accommodation, noting that some comparables were closer to the town centre or had been refurbished or extended.

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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
“…024. ____________________________________ © CROWN COPYRIGHT REASONS Background 1. On 9 September 2024 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1500 per month in place of the existing rent of £1100 per month to take effect from 12 October 2024. 2. On 26 September 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent…”
Asked for
“…dar month with effect from 12 October 2024. ____________________________________ © CROWN COPYRIGHT REASONS Background 1. On 9 September 2024 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1500 per month in place of the existing rent of £1100 per month to take effect from 12 October 2024. 2. On 26 September 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the…”
Tribunal set
“…Application : Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal : Mrs E Flint FRICS Date of Hearing : 13 January 2025 _______________________________________________ DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £1400 per calendar month with effect from 12 October 2024. ____________________________________ © CROWN COPYRIGHT REASONS Background 1. On 9 September 2024 the Landlord served a notice under Section…”