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Flat A, White Lodge Court, Pett Level Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4ND

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 23 March 2026Case HAV/21UG/MNR/2025/0787
Rent before
£595
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,025
+72.3% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£920
+£325 a month (+54.6%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 14 November 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,025 per calendar month for a flat in TN36, up from £595 per calendar month. The tribunal determined £920 per calendar month from 14 November 2025, starting from its own valuation of £1,000 per calendar month for a modernised property in good order, less £30 for the washing machine, fridge and curtains the tenant provided and £50 for environmental issues. Neither party gave evidence of actual lettings, so the tribunal relied on its own knowledge and expertise.

What decided it:FurnishingProperty condition

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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…fect 14th November 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30th September 2025, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,025 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £595 pcm to take effect from 14th November 2025. 2. On 8th October 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to…”
Asked for
“…ned £920 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 14th November 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30th September 2025, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,025 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £595 pcm to take effect from 14th November 2025. 2. On 8th October 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant r…”
Tribunal set
“…es Ltd Date of Application 8th October 2025 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members I R Perry FRICS J S Reichel MRICS Date of Decision 23rd March 2026 Rent Determined £920 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 14th November 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30th September 2025, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act…”