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42 Bakers Lane, Woodston, Peterborough, PE2 9QW

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 23 May 2025Case CAM/00JA/MNR/2025/0627
Rent before
£725
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£850
+17.2% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£775
+£50 a month (+6.9%)
Matched in the decision text

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

In short

The landlord asked for £850 a month, up from the existing £725 a month, for a two-bedroom semi-detached house in PE2. The tribunal determined a rent of £775 a month, effective from 4 March 2025. It valued the property at £850 a month in usual condition, then deducted £75 a month for general wear and tear and repair needs shown in the evidence.

What decided it:Property condition

Only the tenant 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
“…rent by the Tenants pursuant to sections 13 and 14 Housing Act 1988. 3. On 13th January 2025 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £850 per month, in place of the existing rent of £725 per month, to take effect from 4th March 2025. The notice complied with the legal requirements. 4. On 20th February 2025 the Tenants applied to the Tribunal under Section 13(4) (a) o…”
Asked for
“…of the Landlord's notice of increase of rent by the Tenants pursuant to sections 13 and 14 Housing Act 1988. 3. On 13th January 2025 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £850 per month, in place of the existing rent of £725 per month, to take effect from 4th March 2025. The notice complied with the legal requirements. 4. On 20th February 2025 the Tenants applied to…”
Tribunal set
“…Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 42 Bakers Lane Woodston Peterborough PE2 9QW I R Perry FRICS Landlord Mr D Curtis Address 1144 Lincoln Road Walton Peterborough PE4 6BP Tenant Mr C Archer and Ms P Dudley 1. The rent is: £ 775 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3) 2. The date the decision takes effect is: 4th March 2025 *3. The amount included for services is/is negligible/not…”

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