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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