Flat 3, 237 Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent CT9 4EU
Part of itNew rulesDecided 7 September 2026Case HAV/29UN/MRA/2026/0012
Rent before
£990
a month
Matched in the decision textLandlord asked for
£1,240
+25.3% on the rent before
Matched in the decision textTribunal set
£1,050
+£60 a month (+6.1%)
Matched in the decision textThe new rent takes effect from 1 October 2026.
In short
The landlord proposed £1,240 a month for a two-bedroom flat in CT9, up from £990 a month. The tribunal determined a new rent of £1,050 a month from 1 October 2026, starting from an open-market figure of £1,100 a month that allows for the flat being let without white goods or furnishings, less £50 a month for outstanding flooring and window repairs. The tribunal found that a later start date was not justified on hardship grounds, despite the tenant's request for one.
What decided it:Comparables rejectedProperty conditionFurnishing
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
- The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…ct 1 October 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,240 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £990 pcm to take effect from 1 August 2026. 2. On 24 June 2026, under Section 14(3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal…”
- Asked for
- “…,050.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1 October 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,240 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £990 pcm to take effect from 1 August 2026. 2. On 24 June 2026, under Section 14(3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the…”
- Tribunal set
- “…d) Date of Application 24 June 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 £1,050.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1 October 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) (as amended) of the Housi…”
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