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Lower Aish Cottage, Poundsgate, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7NY

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 9 October 2025Case HAV/18UH/MNR/2025/0756
Rent before
£600
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£800
+33.3% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£723
+£123 a month (+20.4%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 17 August 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £800 per month, up from the existing £600 per month. The tribunal determined a rent of £722.50 per month from 17 August 2025 for a two-bedroom cottage in TQ13. It valued the property at £850 per calendar month in good tenantable condition, relying on its own expertise because neither side's comparable evidence was supported, then reduced this by 15% for poor decoration, damp and mould.

What decided it:Property conditionComparables rejected

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
“…50 per calendar month with effect from 17th August 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 15 July 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £800 per month in place of the existing rent of £600 per month to take effect from 17th August 2025. 2. On 13th August 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent…”
Asked for
“…he Tribunal determines a rent of £722.50 per calendar month with effect from 17th August 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 15 July 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £800 per month in place of the existing rent of £600 per month to take effect from 17th August 2025. 2. On 13th August 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the L…”
Tribunal set
“…ons 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Judge C Skinner Regional Surveyor J Coupe FRICS Miss C Barton MRICS Date of Application : 13th August 2025 Date of Decision : 9th October 2025 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £722.50 per calendar month with effect from 17th August 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 15 July 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a n…”