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82 Rotterdam Towers, International Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9NT

Full increasePre-Act rulesDecided 13 February 2026Case HAV/00MS/MNR/2025/0827
Rent before
£460
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£700
+52.2% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£700
+£240 a month (+52.2%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 12 December 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £700 a month, up from £460 a month, for a property in SO19. The tribunal determined a rent of £700 a month, having valued the property in good lettable condition at £775 a month and then deducted £75 a month for its dated kitchen and bathroom fittings and decorations. Neither party produced comparable rental evidence, so the tribunal relied on its own expertise and general knowledge of rents in Southampton.

What decided it:Property condition

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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…anuary 2026. ____________________________________ SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. The Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 dated 11 November 2025 which proposed a new rent of £700 per month in place of the existing rent of £460 per month to take effect from 5 January 2026. This being an increase of £240 per month. 2. On the 18 November 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred…”
Asked for
“…er calendar month with effect from 5 January 2026. ____________________________________ SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. The Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 dated 11 November 2025 which proposed a new rent of £700 per month in place of the existing rent of £460 per month to take effect from 5 January 2026. This being an increase of £240 per month. 2. On the 18 November 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the…”
Tribunal set
“…of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal : Mr D Jagger MRICS Mr N Robinson FRICS Date of Summary Reasons : 13 February 2026 _______________________________________________ DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £700 per calendar month with effect from 5 January 2026. ____________________________________ SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. The Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 da…”

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