31a High Street Canvey Island Essex SS8 7RB
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 30 November 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed raising the rent from £975 a month to £1,025 a month for a two-bedroom flat in SS8. The tribunal determined the market rent at £1,025 a month, effective from 30 November 2024. It valued the flat at £1,150 a month in good order using its own general knowledge of local rents, then deducted £125 a month for shortcomings such as a fixed second-bedroom window, worn or missing carpets and white goods, and minor outstanding repairs.
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
- “…e of rent served by the landlord, under S.13 of the Housing Act 1988 (the Act). 2 The notice, dated 4 September 2024, proposed a new rent of £1025 per calendar month, with effect from and including 30 November 2024. The passing rent was said to be £975 per calendar month. 3 The tenancy is an assured shorthold periodic monthly tenancy. A copy of the last tenancy agreement was provided. It began on 30 November 2021 when the rent was £925…”
- Asked for
- “…an application dated 9 September 2024 from the tenants of the Property, regarding a notice of increase of rent served by the landlord, under S.13 of the Housing Act 1988 (the Act). 2 The notice, dated 4 September 2024, proposed a new rent of £1025 per calendar month, with effect from and including 30 November 2024. The passing rent was said to be £975 per calendar month. 3 The tenancy is an assured shorthold periodic monthly tenancy. A…”
- Tribunal set
- “…ooms, though the latter with shortcomings and a separate attic storeroom adjacent. Based on the Tribunal's own general knowledge of market rent levels in and around Canvey Island, it determines that the subject Property would let on a normal Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) terms, for £1150 per calendar month, fully fitted and in good order. However it makes allowance for the various shortcomings. It notes the limitations on the small si…”