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Flat 3, 83 Coles Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4HJ

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 27 August 2025Case HAV/00HQ/MNR/2025/0724
Rent before
£785
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£995
+26.8% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£845
+£60 a month (+7.6%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 20 July 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £995 per month, up from £785 per month, from 20 July 2025 for a flat in BH15. The tribunal determined a rent of £845 per month from 20 July 2025. It reduced the £995 open market rent in good condition by £75 for a dated kitchen, £25 for a dated bathroom and £50 for damp and mould.

What decided it:Property condition

Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.

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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
“…845 per calendar month with effect from 20th July 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 26th May 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £995 per month in place of the existing rent of £785 per month to take effect from 20th July 2025. 2. Under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal for de…”
Asked for
“…ON The Tribunal determines a rent of £845 per calendar month with effect from 20th July 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 26th May 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £995 per month in place of the existing rent of £785 per month to take effect from 20th July 2025. 2. Under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice propo…”
Tribunal set
“…et Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr I R Perry FRICS Mr N I Robinson FRICS Judge C Taylor Application Received : 30th June 2025 Date of Decision : 27th August 2025 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £845 per calendar month with effect from 20th July 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 26th May 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new r…”

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