23 Sussex Avenue, Ashford, TN24 8ND
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 June 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £1,450 a month in place of the existing £1,350 a month from 1 June 2026 for a three-bedroom terraced house in TN24. The tribunal determined the market rent at £1,350 a month from 1 June 2026, the same as the existing rent. It gave less weight to the landlord's agent's comparables, which had extra features such as a garage or driveway, and noted the property is a terrace rather than semi-detached; as the rent was unchanged, the tenant's request for a later start on hardship grounds did not arise.
Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.
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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
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…takes effect 1st June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 27th March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,450 per month in place of the existing rent of £1,350 per month to take effect from 1st June 2026. 2. On 28th May 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to…”
- Asked for
- “…Rent Determined £1,350 Date the new rent takes effect 1st June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 27th March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,450 per month in place of the existing rent of £1,350 per month to take effect from 1st June 2026. 2. On 28th May 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the La…”
- Tribunal set
- “…Application 28th May 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge David Cowan - Chair Colin Davies FRICS Date of Decision 3rd August 2026 Rent Determined £1,350 Date the new rent takes effect 1st June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 27th March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which…”