CAM/00KC/MNR/2023/0114

A First-tier Tribunal decision on the rent for a 3-bedroom semi-detached house in LU5.

Decided: 26 November 2024
Postcode district: LU5
Property: 3-bedroom, Semi-detached house
Rent before: £900 a month
Landlord proposed: £1,150 a month
Tribunal determined: £1,050 a month-8.7% on the proposal
Payable from: 1 September 2024
Rules applied: Before the Renters’ Rights Act

What the tribunal said

The tribunal assessed local rental evidence for three-bedroom properties, which ranged from 1,450 to 1,600 per month for modernised homes. Adjustments were applied to reflect asking price negotiation, timing, and significant discounts required for the property's unmodernised state, disrepair, damp issues, garage condition, and tenant-supplied carpets and curtains, resulting in a market rent determination of 1,050 per month.

The property

Unmodernised condition with evidence of water ingress through the roof and susceptibility to mould and mildew. The landlord has carried out minimal maintenance, and the garage is in severe disrepair and filled with debris. Carpets and curtains were provided by the tenant.

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