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29 Egmont Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9BG

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 23 January 2026Case HAV/45UD/MNR/2025/0767
Rent before
£2,709
a month
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Landlord asked for
£3,000
+10.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£2,995
+£286 a month (+10.6%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 5 September 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a new rent of £3,000 a month for a house in GU29, including gas, electricity, water, internet and a green bin. After a remote hearing, the tribunal determined £2,995 a month including water, gas and electricity, taking effect from the date in the notice. It made up this figure from £2,500 a month for the property without services plus £495 a month for gas, water and electricity, and made no deduction for condition.

Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.

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Also in the decision

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Where the figures came from
Asked for
“…a referral of the Landlord's notice of increase of rent by the Tenant pursuant to sections 13 and 14 Housing Act 1988. 3. On 4th August 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £3,000 (inclusive of bills for electricity, gas, water, internet and green bin) per month to take effect from 5th September 2025. The notice complied with the legal requirements. 4. On 3rd Septembe…”
Tribunal set
“…R Perry FRICS Ms C D Barton MRICS Date of Inspection followed : None. Decided on the papers Date of Hearing and Decision : 23rd January 2026 DECISION Summary of Decision 1. On 23rd January 2026 the Tribunal determined a market rent of £2,995 per month to take effect from 5th September 2025. Background 2. The case concerned the determination of a market rent for the subject property following a referral of the Landlord's notice of increa…”