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Flat 4, 11 Gordon Road Weston-Super-Mare Avon BS23 3BD

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 23 September 2026Case HAV/00HC/MNR/2026/0116
Rent before
£700
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£775
+10.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£738
+£38 a month (+5.4%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 29 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent of a one-bedroom flat in BS23 from £700 a month to £775 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £737.50 a month, effective from 29 April 2026, starting from a figure of £875 a month for the flat in good order. It deducted 10% (£87.50) for noise from the flat above, £20 for the tenant-provided washing machine and fridge freezer, and £30 for decoration and mould.

What decided it:Property conditionFurnishing

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
“…il 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 17th March 2026 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £775 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £ 700 pcm to take effect from 29th April 2026. 2. On 24th April 2026, under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the…”
Asked for
“…th April 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 29th April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 17th March 2026 the Landlord's Agent served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £775 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £ 700 pcm to take effect from 29th April 2026. 2. On 24th April 2026, under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referr…”
Tribunal set
“…tings Date of Application 24th April 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members I R Perry FRICS S Johnson Date of Decision 23rd September 2026 Rent Determined £737.50 per calendar month Date of Valuation 29th April 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 29th April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 17th March 2026 the Landlord's Agent served a notice u…”

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