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8 Severn Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9NQ

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 26 May 2026Case HAV/24UL/MNR/2026/0078
Rent before
£1,600
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,700
+6.2% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,650
+£50 a month (+3.1%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 25 March 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,700 a month for a three-bedroom house in GU14, up from £1,600 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,650 a month, effective from 25 March 2026, relying on its own expertise and general knowledge together with both parties' comparable evidence. It valued the property as modernised and in good condition with white goods and curtains provided by the landlord, and made no adjustment for condition.

What decided it:Furnishing

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
“…es effect 25 March 2026. 2 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 13 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,700 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,600 per month to take effect from 25 March 2026. This being an increase of £100. 2. On 17 March 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's…”
Asked for
“…rmined £1,650 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 25 March 2026. 2 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 13 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,700 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,600 per month to take effect from 25 March 2026. This being an increase of £100. 2. On 17 March 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of th…”
Tribunal set
“…don Properties Ltd Date of Application 17 March 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr D Jagger MRICS Mr I Rakhy Date of Decision 26 May 2026 Rent Determined £1,650 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 25 March 2026. 2 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 13 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 19…”

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    Above the ask, 2-bed house, 12 Feb 2026, pre-Act rules
    Was £500, asked £1,200
    £1,270