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442 Fairfax Drive Westcliff on Sea SS0 9RN

Rent cutPre-Act rulesDecided 17 April 2026Case CAM/00KF/MNR/2026/0022
Rent before
£750
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£900
+20.0% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£700
−£50 a month (-6.7%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 10 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £900 a month, up from £750 a month, for a two-bedroom flat in SS0. After an inspection, the tribunal determined a rent of £700 a month from 10 April 2026. It valued the property in good order at £1000 a month, then reduced this by £300 for its condition, including the poor kitchen and bathroom fittings and the lack of white goods.

What decided it:Property conditionComparables rejected

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 rent was reduced for the property's condition
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…nt takes effect 10 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 4 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £900 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £750 pcm to take effect from 10 April 2026. 2. On 8 February 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tr…”
Asked for
“…2026 Rent Determined £700 per month Date the new rent takes effect 10 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 4 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £900 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £750 pcm to take effect from 10 April 2026. 2. On 8 February 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred…”
Tribunal set
“…ve The Accommodation Shop Date of Application 8 February 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mrs E Flint FRICS Date of Decision 16 April 2026 Rent Determined £700 per month Date the new rent takes effect 10 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 4 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which propos…”

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