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67 Studley Rise, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0PD

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 18 May 2026Case HAV/00HY/MNR/2026/0017
Rent before
£1,100
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,300
+18.2% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,280
+£180 a month (+16.4%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 11 February 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,300 a month, up from £1,100 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,280 a month for a three-bedroom house in BA14, effective from 11 February 2026. It started from £1,300 a month for the property modernised and in good order, based on comparables and its own general knowledge, then made a deduction of £20 for a minor fridge issue, minor mould, guttering and a dilapidated shed.

What decided it:Property condition

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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…y 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 10th January 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,300 per calendar month (“pcm”) for the Property in place of the existing rent of £1,100 pcm to take effect from 11th February 2026. 2. On 20th January 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent…”
Asked for
“…ined £1,280 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 11th February 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 10th January 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,300 per calendar month (“pcm”) for the Property in place of the existing rent of £1,100 pcm to take effect from 11th February 2026. 2. On 20th January 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing…”
Tribunal set
“…ve None Date of Application 20th January 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members I R Perry FRICS M C Woodrow MRICS Date of Decision 18th May 2026 Rent Determined £1,280 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 11th February 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 10th January 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act…”

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