Flat 9, Deakin Court, 9 Bournemouth Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 3LN
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 18 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord asked for a rent of £1,300 a month, up from £750 a month, for a one-bedroom flat in SO53 with two reception rooms. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,025 a month, effective from 18 May 2026, and refused the tenant’s request for a later start on hardship grounds. It gave little weight to the tenant’s advertised comparables and disregarded the landlord’s unevidenced rental opinions, valuing the flat from its own knowledge with a £25 deduction for the unmodernised bathroom.
The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.
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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
- The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…takes effect 18 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 16 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,300.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £750.00 pcm to take effect from 18 May 2026. 2. On 14 May 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
- “…Determined £1,025.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 18 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 16 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,300.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £750.00 pcm to take effect from 18 May 2026. 2. On 14 May 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referr…”
- Tribunal set
- “…roup Ltd Date of Application 14 May 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge D Gethin - Chair Mr C Davies FRICS Date of Decision 3 July 2026 Rent Determined £1,025.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 18 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 16 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 wh…”