RAC/0026/03/22: 39 Ariel Reach, Newport
| Jurisdiction | England & Wales |
| Subject Matter | Section 13(4) |
| Applied Rules | Housing Act 1988 |
| Date | 19 July 2022 |
| Court | Rent Assessment Committees |
| Judgement Number | RAC/0026/03/22 |
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TRIBUNAL
Reference: RAC/0026/03/22
In the matter of 39 Ariel Reach, Newport, NP20 2FP
In the matter of an Application under Section 13(4) Housing Act 1988
APPLICANT Tracey Etchells (Tenant)
RESPONDENT POBL Group (Landlord)
COMMITTEE: Mrs K Byrne, Chair
Mr R Baynham, Surveyor Member
DECISION
The Decision in Summary
1. On 9th June 2022 the Rent Assessment Committee determined after an oral hearing
that the market rent should increase to £565 per month for 39 Ariel Reach,
The Application
2. The Applicant is a Tenant of 39 Ariel Reach, Newport, NP20 2FP (“the property”) the
Applicant originally occupied the property under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy with
Charter Housing Association Limited, dated 17th March 2017 for a 6-month period,
which expired on 16th September 2017. Under the agreement monthly rent of £475
was to be paid on the first day of the month during the term of the tenancy to the
Landlord’s agent, Seren Living Limited. After the expiry of the fixed period the
tenancy became a monthly periodic tenancy, as specifically set out in the said
tenancy agreement.
3. On 25th February 2022 the Respondent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the
Housing Act 1988 (“the Act”) on the Applicant, proposing that the rent for the
property increase from £540 per month to £565 per month, which was due to
commence on 17th April 2022.
4. The Applicant exercised the right to appeal the said notice under Section 13(4)(a) of
Committee (“the Committee”) which was received by the said Committee on the
17th March 2022.
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