4 Felonfield Cottages, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE
Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 10 January 2025Case HAV/21UG/MNR/2024/0632
Rent before
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Landlord asked for
£1,200
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£540
Model-assisted reading
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 12 November 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed raising the rent for a three-bedroom house in TN33 from £150 a month to £1,200 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £540 a month, effective from 12 November 2024. It said the reduction reflected the property's condition at the start of the tenancy, the tenants' own improvements, and the lack of white goods and carpets supplied by the landlord, after first valuing the property in good condition at £1,200 a month.
What decided it:Property conditionFurnishing
Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.
Summary written by an AI model from the published decision and checked automatically for names and figures. How
Also in the decision
- The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
- The rent was reduced for the property's condition
Where the figures came from
- Asked for
- “…eement for letting a house furnished, NOT SUITABLE FOR SHORTHOLD TENANCY” 2. The accommodation comprises three bedrooms, living room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom, rear porch. 3. On 9 October 2024 the landlord served a notice pursuant to section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 seeking to increase the rent from £150 per month to £1,200 per month effective from 12 November 2024. 4. By an application dated 10 November 2024, the tenants refe…”
Other decisions in TN33
All of TN33- 79A High Street, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0AGPart of it, 1-bed flat, 10 Sept 2026, pre-Act rulesWas £485, asked £1,000£675Was £485, asked £1,000