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Cottage Farm Bungalow, Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2RF

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 11 November 2024Case HAV/00HY/MNR/2024/0509
Rent before
£1,250
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,750
+40.0% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,650
+£400 a month (+32.0%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 15 September 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,750 a month in place of £1,250 a month for a bungalow in SP5. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,650 a month from 15 September 2024. It started from an open market rent of £1,750 a month in good condition and made deductions for tenant-supplied white goods, a dated kitchen and general wear and tear.

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
“…calendar month with effect from 15th September 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 1st August 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,750 in place of the existing rent of £1,250 per month to take effect from 15th September 2024. 2. On 22nd August 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new…”
Asked for
“…etermines a rent of £1,650 per calendar month with effect from 15th September 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 1st August 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,750 in place of the existing rent of £1,250 per month to take effect from 15th September 2024. 2. On 22nd August 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the Lan…”
Tribunal set
“…mination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr I R Perry FRICS Mr N I Robinson Date of Application : 22nd August 2024 Date of Decision : 11th November 2024 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,650 per calendar month with effect from 15th September 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 1st August 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which…”

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    Above the ask, 22 Oct 2024, pre-Act rules
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