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The Flat, 362A High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3JE

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 16 June 2025Case HAV/23UB/MNR/2025/0677
Rent before
£575
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£875
+52.2% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£850
+£275 a month (+47.8%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 May 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £875 a month, up from £575 a month, for a flat in GL50. The tribunal determined a rent of £850 a month from 1 May 2025, after valuing the open market rent in good condition at £900 a month. It deducted £30 because the tenant supplies the white goods and £20 for disrepair.

What decided it:Property conditionFurnishing

Only the tenant gave the tribunal comparable lettings.

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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
“…endar month with effect from 1st May 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 28th February 2025 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £875 per month in place of the existing rent of £575 per month to take effect from 1st May 2025. 2. On 21st April 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to th…”
Asked for
“…unal determines a rent of £850 per calendar month with effect from 1st May 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 28th February 2025 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £875 per month in place of the existing rent of £575 per month to take effect from 1st May 2025. 2. On 21st April 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlo…”
Tribunal set
“…mination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr I R Perry FRICS Mr D Cotterell FRICS Date of Application : 21st April 2025 Date of Decision : 16th June 2025 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £850 per calendar month with effect from 1st May 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 28th February 2025 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which propo…”