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52 Midsummer Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA1 6JH

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 13 July 2026Case HAV/00HA/MNR/2026/0138
Rent before
£1,325
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,400
+5.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,350
+£25 a month (+1.9%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 5 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,400 a calendar month for a two-bedroom flat in BA1, up from £1,325. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,350 a calendar month, effective from 5 May 2026. It reached this figure from a starting rent of £1,450 a calendar month, deducting £50 for the flat's condition compared with the comparable properties and £50 for its electric heating.

What decided it:Property condition

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
“…month Date the new rent takes effect : 05 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. The Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £1,400 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,325, to take effect from 05 May 2026. The Form 4 notice is undated, but the Tenants have confirmed that they agree that the Form 4 notice is valid. 2. Under Section 13(4)(a) of the Hou…”
Asked for
“…ion : 13 July 2026 Rent Determined : £1,350 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect : 05 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. The Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £1,400 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,325, to take effect from 05 May 2026. The Form 4 notice is undated, but the Tenants have confirmed that they agree that the Form…”
Tribunal set
“…A1 6PT Landlord's Representative : Zest Property Services Ltd Type of Application : Section 13 Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Tribunal Judge Bowden Tribunal Member Simon Hodges FRICS Date of Decision : 13 July 2026 Rent Determined : £1,350 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect : 05 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. The Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 proposing a new ren…”

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