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Hannah More Cottage, Tyntesfield Estate, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1NS

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 28 July 2025Case HAV/00HC/MNR/2025/0702
Rent before
£1,590
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,750
+10.1% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,705
+£115 a month (+7.2%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 21 June 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord, the National Trust, proposed a rent of £1,750 a month in place of the existing £1,590 a month for a property in BS48. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,705 a month from 21 June 2025, starting from an open market rent of £1,800 a month in good condition. It deducted £30 for white goods and £15 for curtains and blinds that the tenant provided, and £50 for the property's general wants of repair and tired condition.

What decided it:Property conditionFurnishing

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
  • The rent was reduced for the property's condition
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…05 per calendar month with effect from 21st June 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 7th May 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,750 per month in place of the existing rent of £1,590 per month to take effect from 21st June 2025. 2. On 27th May 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to…”
Asked for
“…N The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,705 per calendar month with effect from 21st June 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 7th May 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,750 per month in place of the existing rent of £1,590 per month to take effect from 21st June 2025. 2. On 27th May 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the La…”
Tribunal set
“…termination 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 : 27th May 2025 Date of Decision : 28th July 2025 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,705 per calendar month with effect from 21st June 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 7th May 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new…”