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Elenmar, Newham Road, Newham, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2SU

Above the askPre-Act rulesDecided 23 April 2026Case HAV/00HE/MNR/2026/0028
Rent before
£767
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£833
+8.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£840
+£73 a month (+9.6%)
Matched in the decision text

The new rent takes effect from 24 June 2026.

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent for a three-bedroom semi-detached house in TR1 from £2,300 a quarter to £2,500 a quarter. The tribunal determined a new rent of £2,520 a quarter from 24 June 2026, after valuing the property at £1,300 a month in good order and deducting £460 a month for location and access, the tenant's own provision of white goods, carpets and curtains, and condition items including the heating, kitchen and bathroom.

What decided it:Property conditionLocationFurnishing

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 rent was reduced for the property's condition
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 13th January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £2,500 per quarter, equating to £833.33 per month, in place of the existing rent of £2,300 per quarter, equating to £766.66 per month. 2. Market rents are usually quoted on a monthly basis. 3. On 1st February 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tena…”
Asked for
“…ent Determined £2,520 per quarter Date the new rent takes effect 24th June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 13th January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £2,500 per quarter, equating to £833.33 per month, in place of the existing rent of £2,300 per quarter, equating to £766.66 per month. 2. Market rents are usually quoted on a monthly basis. 3. On 1…”
Tribunal set
“…e None Date of Application 1st February 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members I R Perry FRICS S J Hodges FRICS Date of Decision 23rd April 2026 Rent Determined £2,520 per quarter Date the new rent takes effect 24th June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 13th January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which…”