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4 Scriven Court, Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9NA

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 11 December 2025Case CAM/00MG/MNR/2025/0765
Rent before
£1,650
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£2,050
+24.2% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,700
+£50 a month (+3.0%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 4 November 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent of a four-bedroom detached house in MK15 from £1,650 a month to £2,050 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,700 a month, effective from 4 November 2025. It reached a figure of £1,950 a month using its own knowledge of Milton Keynes rents, then deducted £250 a month for disrepair including missing skirtings, blown glazing units, conservatory defects and unsafe decking.

What decided it:Property conditionComparables rejected

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
  • The rent was reduced for the property's condition
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…se of rent by the Tenant pursuant to sections 13 and 14 Housing Act 1988. 3. On 30th September 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £2,050 per month, in place of the existing rent of £1,650 per month, to take effect from 4th November 2025. The notice complied with the legal requirements. 4. On 7th October 2025 the Tenant applied to the Tribunal under Section 13(4) (a)…”
Asked for
“…ferral of the Landlord's notice of increase of rent by the Tenant pursuant to sections 13 and 14 Housing Act 1988. 3. On 30th September 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £2,050 per month, in place of the existing rent of £1,650 per month, to take effect from 4th November 2025. The notice complied with the legal requirements. 4. On 7th October 2025 the Tenant applie…”
Tribunal set
“…4 Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 4 Scriven Court Willen Milton Keynes MK15 9NA7 Mr I Perry BSc FRICS Landlord Ms Kerry Courtney-Robin Address The Leys Dunstable Road Tilsworth LU7 9PU Tenant Ms M Patel 1. The rent is: £ 1,700 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3) 2. The date the decision takes effect is: 4 th November 2025 *3. The amount included for services is/is negligib…”