Eastdowns Farmhouse, Old London Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5 XE
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 June 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed raising the rent for a period farmhouse in OX7 from £700 a month to £1,750 a month from 1 June 2024. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,750 a month from that date, finding that the limited insulation and defective central heating, with heating provided by plug-in heaters and a wood burner, would reduce what a prospective tenant would pay. It relied on its own knowledge because there was no direct evidence on properties with inadequate heating or insulation.
Only the landlord gave the tribunal comparable lettings.
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Also in the decision
- The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…pcm. The rent payable may not, therefore, exceed this figure. However, this does not prevent the Landlord from charging a lower figure. 38. The Tribunal appreciates that is a large increase when compared to the current passing rent of £700 pcm. However, the Parties should bear in mind that the rent has not been increased since 1 December 2015 since when rents have increased significantly across the UK. 39. The fact that the rent has no…”
- Asked for
- “…ibunal has noted the contents and the decision is below. Decision The Tribunal determined a market rent of £1,750 per calendar month effective from 1 June 2024. Reasons Background 1. On 12 April 2024 the Landlord served notice under section 13 (2) of the Housing Act 1988 to increase the passing rent from £700 per calendar month (pcm) to £1,750 per month with effect from 1 June 2024. 2. This rent is stated to be exclusive of Council Tax,…”
- Tribunal set
- “…ve as P:PAPERREMOTE The documents that the Tribunal was referred to are in bundles from the Applicant and the Respondent. The Tribunal has noted the contents and the decision is below. Decision The Tribunal determined a market rent of £1,750 per calendar month effective from 1 June 2024. Reasons Background 1. On 12 April 2024 the Landlord served notice under section 13 (2) of the Housing Act 1988 to increase the passing rent from £700 p…”