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77 Buckland Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 2NS

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 29 May 2025Case HAV/29UE/MNR/2025/0649
Rent before
£950
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,350
+42.1% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,145
+£195 a month (+20.5%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 April 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,350 a month to replace the existing £950 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,145 a month, effective from 1 April 2025, for a property in CT16. It reduced its £1,350 open-market figure for a hole in the ceiling, dated kitchen and bathroom fittings, damp and mould, and the tenant providing white goods.

What decided it:Property conditionFurnishingA party didn't respond

Only the tenant 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
“…r month with effect from 1st April 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 25th February 2025 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,350 per month in place of the existing rent of £950 per month to take effect from 1st April 2025. 2. On 13th March 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to…”
Asked for
“…determines a rent of £1,145 per calendar month with effect from 1st April 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 25th February 2025 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,350 per month in place of the existing rent of £950 per month to take effect from 1st April 2025. 2. On 13th March 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the L…”
Tribunal set
“…termination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr I R Perry FRICS Mr M J Ayres FRICS Date of Application : 13th March 2025 Date of Decision : 29th May 2025 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,145 per calendar month with effect from 1st April 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 25th February 2025 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which p…”