2-bed bungalow, Whitworth Close, Truro TR5: rent tribunal decision
Landlord proposed £1,350; the First-tier Tribunal set £940 (−30.4%) on 15 Jan 2024 under the earlier rules. Case CHI/00HE/MNR/2023/0214.
- Decided
- 15 Jan 2024
- Applied
- —
- Wait
- —
- Rules
- Earlier rules
- Notice start date
- 1 Sep 2023
- Decided on
- The papers
- Council
- Cornwall
- Tribunal region
- Southern
- Type
- Bungalow
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Double glazing
- No
- Garden
- Yes
- Parking
- Yes
As the tribunal described the home in its decision.
What the decision shows
The landlord proposed £1,350 a month (+107.7% on the £650 already paid). The tribunal set £940, £410 a month (−30.4%) below the proposal: about £4,920 over a year.
Damp or mould came up in the decision. Condition the landlord is responsible for is usually deducted from the market rent.
Evidence and issues
- ✓ Landlord sent comparables
- ✓ Tenant sent comparables
- ✓ Achieved rents cited
- ✓ Asking rents cited
- ✓ Portal listings cited
- ✓ Disrepair raised
- ✓ Damp or mould raised
- Hearing held
- Home inspected
- Landlord used an agent
- Hardship delay asked for
- Landlord ordered to repay the £47 fee
- Notice validity raised
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