BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 April 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £1,154.47 a month including services, up from £1,045.09 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,175 a month including services, effective from 1 April 2025, which is slightly above the landlord's proposal, though the landlord is not obliged to charge it. The tribunal valued the one-bedroom flat in MK9 at £1,200 a month based on comparable rents in the immediate area, which took account of noise nuisance, then deducted £25 a month because the tenant provides curtains and blinds.
Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.
Summary written by an AI model from the published decision and checked automatically for names and figures. How
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
- “…to sections 13 and 14 Housing Act 1988. 3. On 13th February 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,154.47 per month to include £289.01 for services, in place of the existing rent of £1,045.09 per month including £202.39 for services, to take effect from 1st April 2025. The notice complied with the legal requirements. 4. On 25th February 2025 the Tenant applied to the…”
- Asked for
- “…eferral of the Landlord's notice of increase of rent by the Tenant pursuant to sections 13 and 14 Housing Act 1988. 3. On 13th February 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,154.47 per month to include £289.01 for services, in place of the existing rent of £1,045.09 per month including £202.39 for services, to take effect from 1st April 2025. The notice complied wit…”
- Tribunal set
- “…of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr I R Perry FRICS Date of Inspection : None, determined on the papers Date of Decision : 8th May 2025 DECISION Summary of Decision 1. On 8th May 2025 the Tribunal determined a market rent of £1,175 per month, including services, to take effect from 1st April 2025. Background 2. The case concerned the determination of a market rent for the subject property following a referral of the Landlord's…”