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26 Beauchamps Gardens Bournemouth BH7 7JE

No increaseNew rulesDecided 19 August 2026Case HAV/00HQ/MNR/2026/0200
Rent before
£1,650
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,750
+6.1% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,650
+£0 a month (0.0%)
Matched in the decision text

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in BH7 from £1,650 a month to £1,750 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,650 a month, effective from 23 July 2026, the same as the existing rent. It found the landlord's only comparable, a detached house, not comparable and relied on its own expertise and general knowledge of rental values in the area.

What decided it:Comparables rejected

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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…dar month Date the new rent takes effect : 23 July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 12 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,750 in place of the existing rent of £1,650 per calendar month (pcm) to take effect from 23 July 2026. 2. On 02 July 2026 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the Landlord's notice proposing a…”
Asked for
“…Determined : £1,650 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect : 23 July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 12 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,750 in place of the existing rent of £1,650 per calendar month (pcm) to take effect from 23 July 2026. 2. On 02 July 2026 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the…”
Tribunal set
“…tive : Hunters Letting Agents Type of Application : Section 13 Housing Act 1988 - determination of market rent Tribunal Members : Tribunal Judge Bowden Tribunal Member Mr C Davies FRICS Date of Decision : 19 August 2026 Rent Determined : £1,650 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect : 23 July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 12 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 wh…”