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82 Beaumont Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 8HA

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 26 May 2026Case HAV/45UH/MNR/2026/0073
Rent before
£1,400
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,750
+25.0% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,625
+£225 a month (+16.1%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord asked for a rent of £1,750 a month, up from £1,400 a month, for a three-bedroom house in BN14. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,625 a month, effective from 1 April 2026. It valued the house at £1,700 a month in modernised, good condition, then deducted £75 for poor insulation, blown window seals, defective rainwater fittings, a missing smoke detector and the general condition of the property.

What decided it:Property conditionA party didn't respondHardship

The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.

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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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…akes effect 1 April 2026. 2 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 28 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,750 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,400 per month to take effect from 1 April 2026. This being an increase of £350. 2. On 12 February 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord…”
Asked for
“…termined £1,625 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1 April 2026. 2 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 28 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,750 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,400 per month to take effect from 1 April 2026. This being an increase of £350. 2. On 12 February 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of…”
Tribunal set
“…esentative None Date of Application 12 February 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 £1,625 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1 April 2026. 2 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 28 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988…”

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