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Flat 5 West Court, Southampton, SO19 9PT

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 31 July 2026Case HAV/00MS/MNR/2026/0089
Rent before
£660
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£765
+15.9% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£730
+£70 a month (+10.6%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 29 March 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 SO19 from £660 a month to £765 a month from 29 March 2026. The tribunal determined a market rent of £730 a month from that date, starting from £875 a month for a property in good repair and reducing it by £145 for condition problems including blown windows, mould, a suspected roof leak and the kitchen. The tenant's claim of financial hardship was not accepted because no financial breakdown was provided, so the start date was not deferred.

What decided it:Property conditionHardship

Only the landlord 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
“…pcm Date the new rent takes effect : 29 March 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 January 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £765 pcm in place of the existing rent of £660 pcm to take effect from 29 March 2026. 2. On 25 March 2026 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribu…”
Asked for
“…uly 2026 Rent Determined : £730 pcm Date the new rent takes effect : 29 March 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 January 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £765 pcm in place of the existing rent of £660 pcm to take effect from 29 March 2026. 2. On 25 March 2026 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice p…”
Tribunal set
“…e : Bethanie Brindley, Enfields Type of Application : Section 13 Housing Act 1988 - determination of market rent Tribunal Members : Tribunal Judge Bowden Tribunal Member Mr C Davies FRICS Date of Decision : 31 July 2026 Rent Determined : £730 pcm Date the new rent takes effect : 29 March 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 January 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed…”

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