Forest Lodge Main House High Road Epping CM16 5HW
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 31 May 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £2,995 a month in place of the existing £2,125 a month for a four-bedroom house in CM16. After a remote hearing and an inspection, the tribunal determined a market rent of £2,950 a month, effective from 31 May 2024. It relied on the landlord's valuation evidence and its own knowledge of local rents, taking into account that the house and the separately occupied annexe share one electrical system, and found no undue hardship from backdating.
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
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…a notice of increase of rent served by the landlord under section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. 2. The landlord's notice, which was served on 23 April 2024, proposed a rent of £2995 per month with effect from 31 May 2024 in place of the existing rent of £2125 per month. 3. The tenant occupies under a statutory periodic tenancy following the expiry of a tenancy for seven months from 31 January 2019 at £2125 per month. 4. Directions were i…”
- Asked for
- “…ckground 1. On 24 April 2024 the tenant referred to the Tribunal a notice of increase of rent served by the landlord under section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. 2. The landlord's notice, which was served on 23 April 2024, proposed a rent of £2995 per month with effect from 31 May 2024 in place of the existing rent of £2125 per month. 3. The tenant occupies under a statutory periodic tenancy following the expiry of a tenancy for seven mont…”
- Tribunal set
- “…at six months rent upfront. However, the market and costs generally had changed during the ensuing period. 15. He had taken professional advice regarding the rental value. Butler and Stagg had inspected the property and assessed the rent at £3,000 per month; Millers, the original letting agent, using their records and an external inspection, were of the opinion that the rental value was £3,250 per month and a mortgage valuation followin…”