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Anfian, Moorland, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 0AX

Above the askPre-Act rulesDecided 7 September 2026Case HAV/40UC/MNR/2026/0084
Rent before
£878
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,028
+17.1% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,045
+£168 a month (+19.1%)
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's notice proposed a rent of £1,027.50 a month, up from £877.50 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,045 a month from 1 April 2026 for a three-bedroom bungalow in TA7. It valued the property at £1,500 a month in good order, with no comparables from either side, then deducted for the unmodernised kitchen and bathroom and for floor coverings, curtains and white goods the landlord did not provide.

What decided it:Property conditionFurnishing

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 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 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 10 February 2026, Beryl Pyne served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,027.50 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £877.50 pcm to take effect from 1 April 2026. The notice was served by Sarah Westwood as agent on behalf of Mrs Pyne who was one of three joint tenants of the freehold of the Property at…”
Asked for
“…etermined £1,045.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 10 February 2026, Beryl Pyne served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,027.50 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £877.50 pcm to take effect from 1 April 2026. The notice was served by Sarah Westwood as agent on behalf of Mrs Pyne who was one…”
Tribunal set
“…e Date of Application 31 March 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge D Gethin - Chair Mr S Hodges FRICS Date of Decision 7 September 2026 Rent Determined £1,045.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 10 February 2026, Beryl Pyne served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988…”