Flat 16A, The Green, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe, HP10 0EF
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 3 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord, a working men's club, proposed raising the rent on a two-bedroom flat in HP10 from £850 a month to £1,150 a month. With no comparable evidence from either side, the tribunal used its own knowledge to put the rent in good order at £1,200 a month, then deducted £200 for the flat's condition and £100 for its location above an active club, determining £900 a month from 3 May 2026. It did not defer the start date because it was not satisfied the tenant had shown undue hardship.
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
- The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…takes effect 03 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 23 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,150.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £850.00 pcm to take effect from 03 May 2026. 2. On 17 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tri…”
- Asked for
- “…nt Determined £900.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 03 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 23 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,150.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £850.00 pcm to take effect from 03 May 2026. 2. On 17 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant refe…”
- Tribunal set
- “…ication 17 April 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge Wendy Banks Tribunal Member David Hunt MRICS Date of Decision 05 August 2026 Rent Determined £900.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 03 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 23 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 whic…”