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4 Blackberry Grove Bishops Cleeve Gloucestershire GL52 8WL

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 22 June 2026Case HAV/23UG/MNR/2026/0132
Rent before
£1,300
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,595
+22.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,480
+£180 a month (+13.8%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 20 June 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,595 a month for a three-bedroom house in GL52, up from £1,300 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,480 a month, starting from a market rent of £1,600 a month in good order and deducting £120 for scaled water pipes, damaged kitchen unit doors and shower door, and mould affecting health. The tenant did not claim hardship.

What decided it:Property condition

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
  • The rent was reduced for the property's condition
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…kes effect 20th June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29th April 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,595 per calendar month (“pcm”) in place of the existing rent of £1,300 pcm. 2. Under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal for determination of a market rent. 3. The as…”
Asked for
“…Determined £1,480 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 20th June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29th April 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,595 per calendar month (“pcm”) in place of the existing rent of £1,300 pcm. 2. Under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to t…”
Tribunal set
“…None Date of Application Received 30th April 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members I R Perry FRICS Ms S Johnson Date of Decision 22nd June 2026 Rent Determined £1,480 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 20th June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29th April 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 w…”