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52A Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9JF

No increasePre-Act rulesDecided 27 August 2025Case HAV/29UG/MNR/2025/0726
Rent before
£1,150
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,250
+8.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,150
+£0 a month (0.0%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 24 July 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

For a property in DA13, the landlord proposed a rent of £1,250 a month in place of the existing £1,150 a month, and the tenant referred the notice to the tribunal. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,150 a month from 24 July 2025, starting from an open-market figure of £1,250 a month for the property in good condition and deducting £20 for white goods and £15 for curtains provided by the tenant, plus £65 for general wants of repair. The tenant made no hardship representation, and the tribunal decided the case on the papers without an inspection.

What decided it:Property conditionFurnishing

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 rent was reduced for the property's condition
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…0 per calendar month with effect from 24th July 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 5th June 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,250 per month in place of the existing rent of £1,150 per month to take effect from 24th July 2025. 2. On 3rd July 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to…”
Asked for
“…The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,150 per calendar month with effect from 24th July 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 5th June 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,250 per month in place of the existing rent of £1,150 per month to take effect from 24th July 2025. 2. On 3rd July 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the La…”
Tribunal set
“…rket Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr I R Perry FRICS Mr N I Robinson FRICS Judge C Taylor Date of Application : 3rd July 2025 Date of Decision : 27th August 2025 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,150 per calendar month with effect from 24th July 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 5th June 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new…”