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Case #AR-2026-0057

Bristol BS1 · 1-bed flat

Deadlock → tribunal
  1. David (landlord) · 2026-05-05
    Proposed increase for 1-bed flat, Bristol BS1.
    £1,150/mo
  2. AgreeRent · 2026-05-05
    ⚠ Above market range. Bristol BS1 1-bed avg £1,020/mo (range £880–£1,080). Proposed £1,150 is 13% above ceiling. Both parties alerted.
  3. Maria (tenant) · 2026-05-07
    Evidence shows this is above market. Countering at market average.
    £1,020/mo
  4. David (landlord) · 2026-05-08
    Mortgage risen £280/mo since 2022. Need at least £1,100 to break even.
    £1,100/mo
  5. Maria (tenant) · 2026-05-09
    Tribunal cannot consider mortgage costs. Final offer: £1,050/mo.
    £1,050/mo
  6. AgreeRent · 2026-05-10
    Gap: £50/mo. Negotiation closed. FTT bundle compiled. Legal partners matched.
  7. Legal match · 2026-05-10
    David (landlord): Matched with founding partner landlord panel. Fixed fee £600. Evidence bundle delivered. Maria (tenant): Matched with founding partner tenant panel (conflict check: clear). Fixed fee £350. Evidence bundle delivered.

⚖️First-tier Tribunal

🏠 David (landlord)

Full FTT bundle submitted. Evidence shows market range £880–£1,080. Risk: tribunal may set below £1,100. Strong case for £1,080.

🔑 Maria (tenant)

£47 tribunal fee. Evidence strong — proposed rent 13% above ceiling. Tribunal cannot exceed £1,150. Pays £950/mo until decision.

6–9 months to decision. Current rent paid throughout. New rent from decision date only — never backdated.

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