8 Lott Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9BF
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 6 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord, a housing group, proposed a rent of £209.09 a week to replace the existing £199.51 a week for a two-bedroom house in TN4. The tribunal determined a rent of £228.46 a week from 6 April 2026, having valued the property at £1,600 a month in good order using its own knowledge and the landlord's figure, then making deductions for disrepair and items the tenant provides, which left £990 a month. The tribunal refused the tenant's request for a later start on hardship grounds because no financial hardship had been shown.
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
- The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…fect 6th April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 4th February 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £209.09 per week (“pw”) in place of the existing rent of £199.51 pw to take effect from 6th April 2026. 2. On 5th April 2026 under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tr…”
- Asked for
- “…ation 6th April 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 6th April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 4th February 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £209.09 per week (“pw”) in place of the existing rent of £199.51 pw to take effect from 6th April 2026. 2. On 5th April 2026 under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the L…”
- Tribunal set
- “…ate of Application 5th April 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members I R Perry FRICS E R Shaylor MCIEH Date of Decision 21st September 2026 Rent Determined £228.46 per week Date of Valuation 6th April 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 6th April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 4th February 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2…”