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61 Rokells Basildon ,Essex, SS14 2BD

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 16 July 2026Case CAM/22UB/MNR/2026/0109
Rent before
£1,750
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,870
+6.9% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,800
+£50 a month (+2.9%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 15 June 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord, NHIH Properties Ltd., proposed a rent of £1870 a month, up from the existing £1750 a month, for a three-bedroom house in SS14. The tribunal determined a rent of £1800 a month, starting 15 June 2026, after valuing the property at £1850 a month in good order from the landlord's comparables and its own knowledge, and making a small reduction for minor defects.

What decided it:Property condition

Only the landlord 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
“…£1800 per calendar month Date of new rent start : 15 June 2026 REASONS FOR DECISION Background 1 A landlord's notice dated 23 April 2026, was served under Section 13(2) Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £1870 pcm in place of the passing rent of £1750 pcm to take effect from 15 June 2026. 2 On 6 May 2026 under S.13(4)(a) Housing Act 1988 the tenant referred the landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal for determinati…”
Asked for
“…: 16 July 2026 Rent Determined : £1800 per calendar month Date of new rent start : 15 June 2026 REASONS FOR DECISION Background 1 A landlord's notice dated 23 April 2026, was served under Section 13(2) Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £1870 pcm in place of the passing rent of £1750 pcm to take effect from 15 June 2026. 2 On 6 May 2026 under S.13(4)(a) Housing Act 1988 the tenant referred the landlord's notice proposing a new re…”
Tribunal set
“…d Date of Application : 6 May 2026 Type of Application : Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 &14 Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr Neil Martindale FRICS Mr Kawah Beheshtizadeh Date of Decision : 16 July 2026 Rent Determined : £1800 per calendar month Date of new rent start : 15 June 2026 REASONS FOR DECISION Background 1 A landlord's notice dated 23 April 2026, was served under Section 13(2) Housing Act 1988 proposing a new…”