Rent Increase Checker

Flat 8 Silverwood Court, 15 Milton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8FF

Part of itNew rulesDecided 27 August 2026Case HAV/00HQ/MRA/2026/0023
Rent before
£1,350
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,525
+13.0% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,475
+£125 a month (+9.3%)
Matched in the decision text

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent of a three-bedroom flat in BH8 from £1,350 a month to £1,525 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,475 a month, effective from 1 August 2026. It started from £1,525 a month for the property in good repair and condition, then deducted £50 for its unmodernised condition and general wear and tear, relying partly on its own knowledge of local rental values.

What decided it:Property conditionComparables rejected

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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…475 pcm Date the new rent takes effect : 01 August 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 21 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,525 in place of the existing rent of £1,350 per calendar month (pcm) to take effect from 01 August 2026. 2. On 07 July 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing…”
Asked for
“…ust 2026 Rent Determined : £1,475 pcm Date the new rent takes effect : 01 August 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 21 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,525 in place of the existing rent of £1,350 per calendar month (pcm) to take effect from 01 August 2026. 2. On 07 July 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred t…”
Tribunal set
“…entative : Frost & Co Lettings Type of Application : Section 13 Housing Act 1988 - determination of market rent Tribunal Members : Tribunal Judge Bowden Tribunal Member Mr M Ayres FRICS Date of Decision : 27 August 2026 Rent Determined : £1,475 pcm Date the new rent takes effect : 01 August 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 21 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed…”

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  1. 81 Mallard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9PJ
    Rent cut, 2-bed house, 19 Aug 2026, pre-Act rules
    Was £1,400, asked £1,450
    £1,350
  2. Flat 1, 1 Portchester Place, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JS
    No increase, Room, 23 Mar 2026, pre-Act rules
    Was £850, asked £900
    £850