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Flat 4 Osbourne Court, 1 Ashcombe Road, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 3DS

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 1 September 2026Case HAV/00HC/MNR/2026/0193
Rent before
£965
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,032
+6.9% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,030
+£65 a month (+6.7%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 28 June 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,032 a month, up from £965 a month, for a two-bedroom flat in BS23. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,030 a month, effective from 28 June 2026. It started from £1,150 a month for the flat modernised and in good condition, then made a deduction for the tenant's improvements and the defective laminate flooring.

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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…S FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 23 March 2026, the Landlord, acting by his agent Bloxham & Barlow Ltd served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1032 per calendar month in place of the existing rent of £965 per calendar month to take effect from 28 June 2026. This being an increase of £67 which equates to approximately 7%. 2. On 15 June 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 19…”
Asked for
“…te the new rent takes effect 28 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 23 March 2026, the Landlord, acting by his agent Bloxham & Barlow Ltd served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1032 per calendar month in place of the existing rent of £965 per calendar month to take effect from 28 June 2026. This being an increase of £67 which equates to approximately 7%. 2. On 15 June 20…”
Tribunal set
“…m & Barlow Ltd Date of Application 15 June 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr D Jagger MRICS Ms S Greer Date of Decision 1 September 2026 Rent Determined £1,030 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 28 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 23 March 2026, the Landlord, acting by his agent Bloxham & Barlow Ltd served a notice under…”

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