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13 Heathfield Way, Barham, Kent, CT4 6QH

No increasePre-Act rulesDecided 3 September 2026Case HAV/29UC/MNR/2026/0191
Rent before
£1,800
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£2,000
+11.1% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,800
+£0 a month (0.0%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 15 June 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent increase to £2,000 per calendar month for a five-bedroom chalet bungalow in CT4, from the existing £1,800 per calendar month. The tribunal determined the rent at £1,800 per calendar month from 15 June 2026, so there is no increase. Neither side provided comparable rents, so the tribunal used its own knowledge to start at £1,900 per calendar month for the property in good repair, then deducted £50 for its unmodernised condition and £50 for restrictions in the special tenancy terms.

What decided it:Property condition

The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.

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Also in the decision

  • The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
  • The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…mber 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 15 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 10 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £2,000 in place of the existing rent of £1,800 per calendar month (pcm) to take effect from 15 June 2026. 2. On 12 June 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the Landlord's notice proposing…”
Asked for
“…nth Date of Valuation 03 September 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 15 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 10 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £2,000 in place of the existing rent of £1,800 per calendar month (pcm) to take effect from 15 June 2026. 2. On 12 June 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred th…”
Tribunal set
“…on 12 June 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Tribunal Judge Bowden Tribunal Member Ms Barton MRICS Date of Decision 03 September 2026 Rent Determined £1,800 per calendar month Date of Valuation 03 September 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 15 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 10 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Sectio…”