Flat 44, Zurich House, East Park, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6GT
Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 19 December 2024Case HAV/45UE/MNR/2024/0621
Rent before
£995
a month
Matched in the decision textLandlord asked for
£1,300
+30.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision textTribunal set
£1,150
+£155 a month (+15.6%)
Matched in the decision textBackdatedThe new rent took effect from 29 October 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord's agent proposed a rent of £1,300 a month, up from the existing £995 a month, for a flat in RH10. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,150 a month, effective from 29 October 2024, based on comparable evidence from both parties and its own expert's and general knowledge of local rents. The tribunal made no adjustment for condition because the property was let in good condition, and the tenant made no hardship representation.
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
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…onth with effect from 29th October 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 9th September 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,300 per month in place of the existing rent of £995 per month to take effect from 29th October 2024. 2. On 25th October 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new ren…”
- Asked for
- “…termines a rent of £1,150 per calendar month with effect from 29th October 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 9th September 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,300 per month in place of the existing rent of £995 per month to take effect from 29th October 2024. 2. On 25th October 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred t…”
- Tribunal set
- “…ion of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr I R Perry FRICS Mr S J Hodges FRICS Date of Application : 25th October 2024 Date of Decision : 19th December 2024 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,150 per calendar month with effect from 29th October 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 9th September 2024 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 whic…”
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