5 Priory Close, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1QX
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 2 July 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed raising the rent of a property in EX31 from £825 a month to £875 a month from 2 July 2024. The tribunal determined a rent of £825 a month from 2 July 2024, the same as the existing rent. It set the open market rent for the property in good condition at £925 a month, then deducted £20 for the tenant's provision of some white goods and £80 for disrepair, including worn carpets, a dated kitchen, mould, a defective rear door and a broken meter box door.
Both sides 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
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…f £825 per calendar month with effect from 2nd July 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 16th May 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £875 in place of the existing rent of £825 per month to take effect from 2nd July 2024. 2. On 27th May 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to th…”
- Asked for
- “…Tribunal determines a rent of £825 per calendar month with effect from 2nd July 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 16th May 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £875 in place of the existing rent of £825 per month to take effect from 2nd July 2024. 2. On 27th May 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the Landlord's notic…”
- Tribunal set
- “…ination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr I R Perry FRICS Ms C D Barton MRICS Date of Application : 27th May 2024 Date of Decision : 30th December 2024 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £825 per calendar month with effect from 2nd July 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 16th May 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed…”