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71 Fountain Road, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2UF

Full increasePre-Act rulesDecided 10 June 2026Case CAM/42UJ/MNR/2026/0052
Rent before
£880
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£981
+11.5% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£981
+£101 a month (+11.5%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord, Estuary Housing Association, proposed raising the rent of a three-bedroom house in IP12 from £880 a month to £981 a month. The tribunal determined the market rent at £981 a month from 1 April 2026, valuing the property from its own knowledge and expertise because neither side provided rental comparables. It made no deduction for the tenants' unsupported claims of disrepair and mould, made no adjustment for the alleged kitchen work, and the landlord did not reply to the application.

What decided it:A party didn't respondProperty conditionHardship

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 tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…takes effect 01 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 24 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £981 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £880 pcm to take effect from 01 April 2026. 2. On 20 March 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Trib…”
Asked for
“…Determined £981 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 01 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 24 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £981 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £880 pcm to take effect from 01 April 2026. 2. On 20 March 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred t…”
Tribunal set
“…tative Date of Application 20 March 2026 Type of Application Determination of a market rent under sections 13 and 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge Wendy Banks Dr Jan Wilcox Date of Decision 10 June 2026 Rent Determined £981 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 01 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 24 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 wh…”