HAV/00HE/MNR/2025/0706
A First-tier Tribunal decision on the rent for a 1-bedroom flat in TR7.
- Decided
- 29 July 2025
- Postcode district
- TR7
- Property
- 1-bedroom, Flat
- Rent before
- £775 a month
- Landlord proposed
- £925 a month
- Tribunal determined
- £825 a month-10.8% on the proposal
- Payable from
- 1 June 2025
- Rules applied
- Before the Renters’ Rights Act
What the tribunal said
The tribunal assessed the unadjusted open market rent at £850 per month, considering comparable lettings, the flat's location overlooking a busy road without sea views, lack of allocated parking, usable roof terrace, and non-opening bedroom window. A deduction of £25 per month was made for minor disrepair, general maintenance issues, and the condition of external cladding, resulting in a determined rent of £825 per month effective from 1 June 2025.
The property
Third floor flat in a purpose-built block with damaged or missing external cladding. Interior defects include a loose balcony door handle with worn seals, a front fire door not fitting securely in frame, flaking paint in living room and bedroom, incomplete bathroom grouting, non-working bath spotlights, a broken freezer door, and non-opening bedroom window.
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