HAV/18UG/MNR/2026/0123
A First-tier Tribunal decision on the rent for a 3-bedroom detached house in PL8.
- Decided
- 13 July 2026
- Postcode district
- PL8
- Property
- 3-bedroom, Detached house, 97 m², false
- Rent before
- £995 a month
- Landlord proposed
- £1,095 a month
- Tribunal determined
- £1,150 a month+5.0% on the proposal
- Payable from
- 2 June 2026
- Rules applied
- Before the Renters’ Rights Act
What the tribunal said
The tribunal assessed the unadjusted market rent in good condition at £1,300 per calendar month based on local market evidence and expertise. Deductions of £100 per month were made for disrepair, maintenance defects, and thermal insulation issues, plus £50 per month for tenant improvements to flooring, resulting in a determined rent of £1,150 per month.
The property
Property affected by dampness and a suspended improvement notice for excessive cold and inadequate thermal insulation. Tenant provided carpet and vinyl floor coverings, and noted damaged sanitaryware and lack of maintenance.
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