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Flat 12, 18-20 Downs Park, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6BY

Full increasePre-Act rulesDecided 14 January 2026Case HAV/29UC/MNR/2025/0824
Rent before
£650
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£750
+15.4% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£750
+£100 a month (+15.4%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 11 December 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent of a flat in CT6 from £650 a month to £750 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £750 a month, effective from 11 December 2025. It deducted £50 from its open-market valuation for repairs to the bath and bathroom walls and ceiling, which the landlord's agent accepted needed attention.

What decided it:Property condition

Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.

Summary written by an AI model from the published decision and checked automatically for names and figures. How

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
“…Rent of £750 per month with effect from 11th December 2025. Background 1. On 16th October 2025 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £750 per month in place of the existing rent of £650 per month to take effect from 11th December 2025. 2. The present tenancy commenced 11th December 2020 at £650 per month. 3. On 22nd November 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housin…”
Asked for
“…sion The Tribunal determines a Market Rent of £750 per month with effect from 11th December 2025. Background 1. On 16th October 2025 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £750 per month in place of the existing rent of £650 per month to take effect from 11th December 2025. 2. The present tenancy commenced 11th December 2020 at £650 per month. 3. On 22nd November 202…”
Tribunal set
“…of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr I R Perry FRICS Mr P E Smith FRICS Date of Application : 22nd November 2025 Date of Decision : 14th January 2026 DECISION SUMMARY REASONS Decision The Tribunal determines a Market Rent of £750 per month with effect from 11th December 2025. Background 1. On 16th October 2025 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £750 per…”