First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) judgments from 2026

200 judgments from the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in 2026, page 3 of 8.

39 Southern Terrace, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7LSHAV/00HG/MNR/2025/0818 · 2026
Flat 5, 182 Rendle Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1TPHAV/00HG/MNR/2026/0111 · 2026
Flat 3, 503 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1HLHAV/00HH/HMB/2025/0605 · 2026
Albert Court Market Street Torquay TQ1 3AHHAV/00HH/LAM/2024/0601-AND-HAV/00HH/LAM/2026/0004 · 2026
Lower Ground Floor Flat, 46 Meadfoot Lane, Torquay TQ1 2BP :HAV/00HH/LBC/2025/0631 HAV/00HH/LBC/2025/0631 · 2026
Meadwood, St Marks Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EH: HAV/00HH/LDC/2026/0009 HAV/00HH/LDC/2026/0009 · 2026
32 Clarendon Court, Stitchill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1QAHAV/00HH/LSC/2025/0667 · 2026
28A Thurlow Hill, Torquay, TQ1 3EJ: HAV/00HH/LSC/2025/0715 HAV/00HH/LSC/2025/0715 · 2026
104 Falcon Park, Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 7PZHAV/00HH/PHI/2025/0859 · 2026
60A Nortoft Road, Bournemouth BH8 8PZ : HAV/00HN/LSC/2024/0516 HAV/00HN/LSC/2024/0516 · 2026
8 Victoria Place, Victoria Road, BH12 3EEHAV/00HP/LAC/2025/0010 · 2026
1-31 Oyster Bay Apartments, Sterte, Poole BH15 2FNHAV/00HQ/BSA/2025/0002 · 2026
11 Evershot Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9PDHAV/00HQ/HMC/2025/0008 · 2026
9, 9A & 9B Chester Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6DEHAV/00HQ/LAM/2025/0618 · 2026
7 Cheyne Court, 37 Surrey Road, Westbourne BH4 9HRHAV/00HQ/LBC/2025/0615 · 2026
WestBrook Court, 472, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4BDHAV/00HQ/LDC/2025/0740 · 2026
Pine Mansions, Vale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3TDHAV/00HQ/LDC/2025/0761 · 2026
136 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9BXHAV/00HQ/LDC/2025/0765 · 2026
Bath Hill Court, Bath Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2HTHAV/00HQ/LDC/2026/0075 · 2026
Ground Floor Flat, 13 Nelson Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9JA and 13A Nelson Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9JAHAV/00HQ/LIS/2025/0017 · 2026
26B Curzon Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4PNHAV/00HQ/LSC/2025/0690 · 2026
Castle Hill House, 65 Bournemouth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0BW : HAV/00HQ/LSC/2025/0761 HAV/00HQ/LSC/2025/0761 · 2026
The Point, Marina Close, Boscombe, BH5 1BSHAV/00HQ/LSC/2025/0780 · 2026
Flat 35, Asperand House, St Aldhelms Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1AE: HAV/00HQ/MNR/2025/0794HAV/00HQ/MNR/2025/0794 · 2026
Flat 1, 1 Portchester Place, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JS: HAV/00HQ/MNR/2026/0005HAV/00HQ/MNR/2026/0005 · 2026
Tall Trees, 7 Matcham Lane, Hurn, Christchurch, BH23 6AWHAV/00HQ/PHK/2025/0001 · 2026
Folly Mill Lodge, 29 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3QS : HAV/00HR/LDC/2026/0047 HAV/00HR/LDC/2026/0047 · 2026
Bennett Lodge, 23 Rodway, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1GNHAV/00HR/LDC/2026/0095 · 2026
First and second floor Maisonette, 42 Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1LZHAV/00HR/LIS/2025/0013 · 2026
442 New Road, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 BEX : HAV/00HR/LSC/2025/0770 HAV/00HR/LSC/2025/0770 · 2026
18 Intelligence Walk, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3FE: HAV/00HR/MNR/2026/0096HAV/00HR/MNR/2026/0096 · 2026
Room 3, Chideock Hill Cottage Chideock Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6JW:HAV/00HR/MNR/2026/0162HAV/00HR/MNR/2026/0162 · 2026
Chideock Hill Cottage, Chideock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6JW: HAV/00HR/MNR/2026/0163HAV/00HR/MNR/2026/0163 · 2026
4 Oldridge Road, Chickerell, Dorset, DT3 4FN: HAV/00HR/MRA/2026/0011HAV/00HR/MRA/2026/0011 · 2026
13 Pendennis Road, Swindon, SN5 8QD : HAV/00HX/HNA/2025/0613 HAV/00HX/HNA/2025/0613 · 2026
46 Luna Close, Swindon, SN25 2LZHAV/00HX/HTC/2025/0003 · 2026
Room 5, 36 Beatrice Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1BBHAV/00HX/MNR/2025/0840 · 2026
35 St Andrew’s Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NTHAV/00HY/F77/2026/0010 · 2026
64 Bradley Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0RAHAV/00HY/HMB/2025/0603 · 2026
Charlton Park House, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN15 9DGHAV/00HY/LDC/2025/0675 · 2026
67 Studley Rise, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0PD: HAV/00HY/MNR/2026/0017HAV/00HY/MNR/2026/0017 · 2026
5 Roys Close, Ludgershall, Andover, SP11 9DD: HAV/00HY/MNR/2026/0077HAV/00HY/MNR/2026/0077 · 2026
7 Oate Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3LE: HAV/00HY/MNR/2026/0107HAV/00HY/MNR/2026/0107 · 2026
two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom The property has central heating and double glazing. The Property is situated in a purpose built block. Evidence 12. The Tenant made the following comments: a) The Tenant states that they think the market rent of the property is £625 because of the lack of maintenance by the Landlord for the 27 years of the tenancy. b) In support of the application, the Tenant provided photographs of the subject property. 13. The Landlord responded: a) She has carried out all necessary works to the property, including upgrading the bathroom, replacing the boiler, front door and side windows, and the cooker. b) The proposed rent is £200 pcm below rents charged locally. The Landlord had always tried to keep the rent low, and set the rent increase below the market level because of the Tenant’s situation. c) The rent has only been increased three times in 27 years. d) The condition of the ceiling, windows and walls has been caused by the Tenant smoking in the flat. e) The Landlord provided comparables, of two bedroom properties from £1,100-1050, and of one bedroom properties where the advertised rents were between £875-925. 14. The Tenant replied a) Only the sink and toilet were replaced in the bathroom. b) A new boiler had only been supplied following successive repairs to the previous boiler. c) The front door was replaced following a Council requirement. d) The side windows were replaced by the Council. e) The council replaced the roof but the Landlord failed to maintain the guttering causing a damp patch in the kitchen window. f) The Landlord replaced the faulty cooker but ripped the Tenant’s lino. g) The Tenant has decorated the property three times. h) Three further photographs were supplied. 15. The Landlord replied by email a) The walls in the bathroom were also re-tiled and the shower replaced. b) The front door and two sidelights were replaced as instructed by the Council. c) The Landlord had agreed to replace the lino but the Tenant had replaced it herself. d) The guttering had been the responsibility of the Council, which had done the maintenance on her request.HAV/00HY/MRA/2026/0016 · 2026
59 The Spires, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2PYHAV/00LC/F77/2025/0630 · 2026
233A Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5XBHAV/00LC/HIR/2024/0601 · 2026
17 Cameron Close, Wayfield, Chatham, ME5 0DDHAV/00LC/HNA/2025/0618 · 2026
54 Albany Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5DNHAV/00LC/HNA/2025/0628-AND-HAV/00LC/HNA/2025/0629 · 2026
5, 6, 7 Church Lane, Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4LFHAV/00LC/LDC/2026/0033 · 2026
Flat 6 Arun House, Silver Streak Way, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2GUHAV/00LC/LSC/2025/0624 · 2026
112B Wakeley Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8NPHAV/00LC/LSC/2025/0730 · 2026
14, 26 Starboard Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FZHAV/00LC/LSC/2025/0806 · 2026
106 Kingfisher Drive, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NZ: HAV/00LC/MNR/2026/0031HAV/00LC/MNR/2026/0031 · 2026
20 Birkhall Close, Chatham ME5 7QD: HAV/00LC/MNR/2026/0082HAV/00LC/MNR/2026/0082 · 2026
Flat 112, Eaton Manor, Eaton Gardens, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3QDHAV/00ML/F77/2025/0641 · 2026
73 Buckingham Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3RJHAV/00ML/LAC/2025/0009 · 2026
Flat 3, 29 Fourth Avenue, Hove, BN3 2PNHAV/00ML/LBC/2026/0010 · 2026
Mornington Mansions, New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4JSHAV/00ML/LDC/2025/0767 · 2026
Pacific Heights, Suez Way, Saltdean, Sussex, BN2 8AXHAV/00ML/LDC/2025/0781 · 2026
29 Western Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2PGHAV/00ML/LDC/2026/0071 · 2026
25-26 Brunswick Square, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1EJHAV/00ML/LDC/2026/0076 · 2026
Lower Ground Floor Flat, (AKA 11A) 11 Brunswick Street West, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1ELHAV/00ML/LIS/2026/0004 · 2026
Flat 10 Hereford Court, 61 The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3PF (“the premises”)HAV/00ML/LSC/2025/0656 · 2026
St Ann’s Well House, Farm Road, Hove, BH3 1FXHAV/00ML/LSC/2025/0691 · 2026
Beves House, Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3GS : HAV/00ML/LSC/2025/0692 HAV/00ML/LSC/2025/0692 · 2026
28 Mayfield Court, Lustrells Vale, Saltdean BN2 8FYHAV/00ML/LSC/2025/0712-AND-HAV/00ML/LDC/2025/0777 · 2026
199 Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7NG: HAV/00ML/MNR/2026/0068HAV/00ML/MNR/2026/0068 · 2026
Lounge/bedroom, kitchen, bathroom The property has electric heaters and double glazing The Property is situated in a four storey block constructed in or around the 1970s. Evidence 11. The Tenant made the following comments: a) The Tenant states that the following “improvements” have been done by them to the property: changed carpets, replaced curtains, and replaced the washing machine with a washer-dryer. b) c) d) The Tenant states that they think the market rent of the property is £925. The Tenant asked the Tribunal to consider that the property is between the police station and the hospital and, as a result, next to one of the busiest junctions in Brighton with up to 100 emergency vehicles going past throughout the day. The Tenant provided suggested comparables where the rents were between £800-£925 pcm. 12. The Landlord responded: a) The property has a gross internal area of 29 square metres, which is in the EPC (which has a D rating). b) The Tenant’s improvements had not been requested from the Landlord, and so they should be disregarded. c) The Landlord provided a tenancy agreement in relation to the following other properties: At 9 Stafford Court where the rent was £990 pcm, commencing on 24th March 2025. The Tribunal notes that it is said to be a “fully managed” agreement. The Landlord has provided the EPC for that flat, which was rated a C and is 29 square metres. 3 At Flat 7, Stafford Court where the rent was £990 pcm, commencing on 15th August 2025. The Landlord has provided the EPC for that flat, which was rated a D and is 30 square metres. At 14 Stafford Court where the rent was £980 pcm, commencing on 29th May 2026. The Landlord has provided the EPC for that flat, which was rated an E and is 28 square metres. At 1 Stafford Court, where the rent was £980, commencing on 27th June 2026. The Landlord has provided the EPC for that flat, which was rated a D and is 27 square metres. d) The Landlord’s commentary was to the effect that she was seeking to bring the rents of all the similar properties in the building into line, taking into account their positioning and their appeal to the market. e) Other documents provided by the Landlord included fuller particulars of the properties offered by the Tenant as comparables. Those properties were said by the Landlord to be in a different area. f) The landlord provided photographs of the state and condition of theHAV/00ML/MNR/2026/0168 · 2026
two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, Bathroom The property has central heating. The Property is situated in two storey building with on street parking Evidence 13. The Tenant made the following comments: a) The Tenant states that they think the market rent of the property is £1450 because of defects to the property, including mould, structural noise, insecure windows, poor insulation; poor state and condition of the property currently; and poor maintenance. b) Those issues were adumbrated in a detailed statement which included details of issues when the Tenant moved in to the property, as well as the current state of disrepair following £9000 building works, including: mould and damp throughout the property; failed window seals; structural noise nuisance due to roof slates; poor insulation. c) The property is “far from premium”. d) Evidence of emails to the Landlord’s agent detailing repair issues over the course of the tenancy was provided. e) Comparables of properties in the BN1 area were provided, including the neighbour’s property, between £1350-1550pcm. The neighbour’s property with a garden had let for £1300pcm. 14. The Landlord’s agent responded: a) The property was handed over in an exemplary condition, and provided the inventory. b) The property is a premium multi-storey maisonette, finished to a high architectural standard with premium fixtures. c) The Landlord has a proactive maintenance regime. d) Degradation of the internal aspects of the property are a result of tenant lifestyle and a breach of the tenancy agreement, rather than landlord neglect. “Lifestyle choices” have caused inadequate ventilation and condensation. e) The Tenants have blocked access to tradespeople. f) The Landlord has consistently authorized significant capital expenditure to resolve day-to-day wear and tear. g) The property is in an exceptional commuter location. h) The Tenant made a counteroffer of rent at £1600 pcm, and the Landlord would accept £1650. i) The Landlord requested various orders which, the Tribunal observes, are beyond the scope of this determination. 15. The Tenant replied a) The Landlord’s assertion that the property was in an exemplary condition at the outset is rebutted by the evidence. b) The property does not have premium fixtures and specification. c) The energy loss report – EPC which placed the property in Band D -indicates poor insulation in the loft. Video evidence of structural noises was also supplied. d) Comparable properties have lower rents.HAV/00ML/MNR/2026/0184 · 2026
Flat 2, 12 Elphinestone Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 3HRHAV/00MR/HMC/2025/0002 · 2026
97 Manners Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0BDHAV/00MR/HMF/2025/0622 · 2026
56 St Georges Way Portsmouth PO1 3AJ (“the premises”) : HAV/00MR/HMF/2025/0623 HAV/00MR/HMF/2025/0623 · 2026
14 Jubilee Terrace, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3ASHAV/00MR/HMF/2025/0631 · 2026
29 Clive Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, PO1 5JBHAV/00MR/HNA/2025/0625 · 2026
218 New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RWHAV/00MR/LDC/2026/0036 · 2026
Flat 112, No 1 Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3FSHAV/00MR/LSC/2025/0778 · 2026
41A Salisbury Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 9QY: HAV/00MR/MNR/2026/0040HAV/00MR/MNR/2026/0040 · 2026
2 Hollands Close Portsmouth, PO 15 4 FE: HAV/00MR/MNR/2026/0114HAV/00MR/MNR/2026/0114 · 2026
Flat 1, 48 Cambridge Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 6USHAV/00MS/HMB/2025/0604 · 2026
Oakdene, 68-70 Sandringham Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1ELHAV/00MS/LDC/2025/0764 · 2026
The Boathouse, 100 Riverdene Place, Bitterne Park, Southampton, SO18 1ERHAV/00MS/LDC/2026/0013 · 2026
Victor Court, Thornhill Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5TW : HAV/00MS/LDC/2026/0025 HAV/00MS/LDC/2026/0025 · 2026
Eastgate House, Town Quay, Southampton, Hants, SO14 2NYHAV/00MS/LDC/2026/0029 · 2026
11 Clifton Gardens Clifton Road Southampton SO15 4GXHAV/00MS/LSC/2025/0638 · 2026
C603 Royal Crescent Apartments, 1 Royal Crescent Rd, Southampton, SO14 3AD: HAV/00MS/LSC/2025/0768HAV/00MS/LSC/2025/0768 · 2026
46C Radcliffe Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0PN: HAV/00MS/MNR/2025/0819HAV/00MS/MNR/2025/0819 · 2026
82 Rotterdam Towers, International Way, Southampton, Hampshire SO19 9NTHAV/00MS/MNR/2025/0827 · 2026
Flat 9C, Tyrell Court, Brookside Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2QS: HAV/00MS/MNR/2025/0829HAV/00MS/MNR/2025/0829 · 2026
Flat 6, Compass Point, 450 Romsey Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4JD: HAV/00MS/MNR/2026/0060HAV/00MS/MNR/2026/0060 · 2026
Flat 5 West Court, Southampton, SO19 9PTHAV_00MS_MNR_2026_0089 · 2026
one bedroom, kitchen/lounge, bathroom The property benefits from central heating and double glazing, with a car parking space. The Property is situated within a four storey block in a residential suburb of Southampton. Evidence 11. The Tenants completed the relevant MR1. The Landlord did not reply. 12. The Tenant made the following comments: a) Comparable properties in the same building are on the market for £950. b) The tenant supplied evidence that comparable properties were being marketed between £950-975.HAV/00MS/MNR/2026/0117 · 2026
Osbourne Court, The Parade, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7QSHAV/00MW/LDC/2026/0004 · 2026
Princess Court, 41 Castle Street, East Cowes, Isle of Wight PO32 6GGHAV/00MW/LSC/2025/0774 · 2026
5 Pottle Walk, Wimborne, BH21 2FDHAV/00UR/LIS/2025/0011 · 2026
26 Alexandra Terrace, Exmouth, EX8 1BDHAV/18UB/LDC/2026/0048 · 2026
2 Alexandra Terrace, Exmouth, Devon, ∂ EX8 1BDHAV/18UB/LDC/2026/0049 · 2026
20 Alexandra Terrace, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1BDHAV/18UB/LDC/2026/0055 · 2026
8 Alexandra Terrace, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1BDHAV/18UB/LDC/2026/0103 · 2026
48-50, The Strand, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1AL : HAV/18UB/LDC/2026/0114 HAV/18UB/LDC/2026/0114 · 2026
11 St John’s Road Exeter EX1 2HRHAV/18UC/HNA/2025/0627 · 2026
Alpha House, 12 Church Street, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8HAHAV/18UE/LDC/2025/0720 · 2026
Flat 3, 74 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5RUHAV/18UG/F77/2025/0640 · 2026
31 Huxham’s Cross, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6NTHAV/18UG/F77/2026/0002 · 2026
Peacock Hill, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1HSHAV/18UG/MNR/2026/0123 · 2026
3 and 6 Grange Park, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5NBHAV/18UH/PHC/2025/0611-O615-0616-0617-0618-0619-HAV/18UH/PHI/2025/0771-0777 · 2026
28 Wharncliffe, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5GBHAV/19UC/LDC/2026/0088 · 2026
Denton Court, 20 Denton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7ST: HAV/21UC/LAM/2025/0619 HAV/21UC/LAM/2025/0619 · 2026
Berkeley Court, 1 - 9 Wilmington Square, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4DXHAV/21UC/LDC/2025/0782 · 2026
St.John’s House, 28 St.John’s Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 7JBHAV/21UC/LDC/2026/0007 · 2026
Linkswood, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1EEHAV/21UC/LDC/2026/0017 · 2026
Park View, 6 Park Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QNHAV/21UC/LDC/2026/0050 · 2026
The Church, 16 Ceylon Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3JFHAV/21UC/LSC/2024/0618 · 2026
Apartment 6, Sussex Mansions, Cornfield Terrace, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4NS : HAV/21UC/LSC/2025/0609 HAV/21UC/LSC/2025/0609 · 2026
Flat 6, 125 Langney Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8AGHAV/21UC/LSC/2025/0754 · 2026
Flat 4, Milton Grange, 6 Arundel Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2EL: HAV/21UC/MNR/2025/0832HAV/21UC/MNR/2025/0832 · 2026
Flat 3, Longworth House, 28 Eversfield Road Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2DS:HAV/21UC/MNR/2026/0150HAV/21UC/MNR/2026/0150 · 2026
Room 3 8 Hyde Road Eastbourne BN21 4SY: HAV/21UC/MNR/2026/0154HAV/21UC/MNR/2026/0154 · 2026
208 Southbourne Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8RG: HAV/21UC/MNR/2026/0159HAV/21UC/MNR/2026/0159 · 2026
9 Grosvenor Gardens, St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0AEHAV/21UD/LDC/2025/0751 · 2026
Flat 5, 106 Braybrooke Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1TGHAV/21UD/LSC/2025/0626 · 2026
17a Silchester Mews, Silchester Road, St Leonards on Sea TN38 0JBHAV/21UD/LSC/2025/0716 · 2026
Kilncroft Lodge, 25-29 Ashburnham, Hastings, TN35 5JNHAV/21UD/LSC/2025/0736 · 2026
3A Nelson Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3RXHAV/21UD/LSC/2025/0753 · 2026
Flat 2, 13 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8ELHAV/21UD/LSC/2025/0767 · 2026
4A Winding Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3AT: HAV/21UD/MNR/2026/0027HAV/21UD/MNR/2026/0027 · 2026
8a Aldborough Road St Leonards-on-Sea East Sussex TN37 6SE:HAV/21UD/MNR/2026/0066HAV/21UD/MNR/2026/0066 · 2026
1-53 Falaise, West Quay, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9GGHAV/21UF/LDC/2025/0052 · 2026
Alverstoke Court, 21 Church Road, Alverstoke, Hampshire, PO12 2LXHAV/21UF/LDC/2026/0014 · 2026
Valencay, West Quay, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9GFHAV/21UF/LDC/2026/0070 · 2026
Flats 1 – 12, Longridge Court, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 2LYHAV/21UF/LVM/2025/0003 · 2026
38 Cinque Foil, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8DZ: HAV/21UF/MNR/2025/0849HAV/21UF/MNR/2025/0849 · 2026
30a Seaview Avenue, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8SA:HAV/21UF/MNR/2026/0153HAV/21UF/MNR/2026/0153 · 2026
8-12 St Leonard’s Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1HNHAV/21UG/LDC/2026/0005 · 2026
Hailsham Court, Marina, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DL : HAV/21UG/LDC/2026/0039 HAV/21UG/LDC/2026/0039 · 2026
North Block, Clifford Court, 2-4 Clifford Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1QQHAV/21UG/LDC/2026/0073 · 2026
53 Hastings Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2NHHAV/21UG/LVT/2025/0003 · 2026
Flat A, White Lodge Court, Pett Level Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4ND: HAV/21UG/MNR/2025/0787HAV/21UG/MNR/2025/0787 · 2026
Darley Cottage, Searles, Fletching, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3YBHAV/21UH/F77/2025/0644 · 2026
Flat 14 Risingholme Court, High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8GBHAV/21UH/LSC/2025/0703 · 2026
Parklands, Little London, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0BAHAV/21UH/LVM/2026/0001 · 2026
2 Garden House Cottages Plawhatch Lane Sharpthorne East Sussex RH19 4JL: HAV/21UH/MNR/2026/0171HAV/21UH/MNR/2026/0171 · 2026
three bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom, garden The property has storage heaters, with a car parking space. The Property is situated in a rural location is a relatively modern type of workman’s cottage. Evidence 11. The Tenant made the following comments: a) The Tenant states that the following “improvements” have been done by them to the property: attic insulation, carpet in the living room, painting walls, cleaning gutters, window frame and hinges repair. b) The Tenant states that they think the market rent of the property is £1100. c) The property has very old storage heaters, poor insulation/windows, no floor insulation and there are ongoing damp issues. It has an energy rating of E. It costs a considerable amount to heat during winter and only reaches temperatures of 16 degrees. 12. The Landlord responded: a) The tenancy agreement was with the Tenant and a third party. b) The Tenant’s comments about the kitchen, repairs and improvements had not been reported to the Landlord, who is willing to inspect and address genuine issues. c) The Landlord informed the Tribunal that it had evidence of comparators in rural and semi-rural locations locally of similar properties at rents between £1400-1800. The Tribunal notes that details of those comparisons were not provided to it by the Landlord. 13. The Tenant replied: a) The other named Tenant left the property seven years ago. The Landlord was aware of that departure and did not request any change to the tenancy agreement. b) The Tenant had a co-operative relationship with the Landlord, with whom she corresponded either by text message or telephone call. The Landlord had always conducted minor repairs expeditiously. c) The Landlord’s agent had not followed up the Tenant’s emails or a request to inspect the property. d) The Tenant had accepted the property at the outset in basic condition and the overall standard remains unchanged. Only minor decoration has been conducted, including attic insulation. e) The windows are ageing and have failed seals causing condensation and misting between the panes. f) There is damp affecting the bedrooms g) There is poor insulation to the roof and the floors. h) There are concerns regarding the condition of the roof and the fixtures and fittings are generally dated. i) The Landlord’s comparators have been modernised and are a higher standard. j) The tenancy agreement provides that, "The Landlord can increase the rent every twelve months on the date on which the tenancy began. The increase will be 5% in addition to the current rent payable." k) The Tenant invited an inspection of the property.HAV/21UH/MNR/2026/0172 · 2026
Cambray Court, Rodney Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1JXHAV/23UB/LSC/2025/0601 · 2026
18 Enstone Park, The Reddings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6FY: HAV/23UB/PHI/2025/0792HAV/23UB/PHI/2025/0792 · 2026
Rose Cottage, Sherborne, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3DWHAV/23UC/F77/2025/0642 · 2026
37 Streamside, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0TAHAV/23UE/HMF/2025/0630 · 2026
(1) 10 Beaulieu Close, and (2) 49 Beaulieu Close Toothill Swindon SN5 8AQHAV/23UE/LSC/2025/0752 · 2026
2 Parsonage Street Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4EAHAV/23UF/MNR/2025/0820 · 2026
39 Harrolds Close, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4FD: HAV/23UF/MNR/2026/0088HAV/23UF/MNR/2026/0088 · 2026
4 Blackberry Grove Bishops Cleeve Gloucestershire GL52 8WL: HAV/23UG/MNR/2026/0132HAV/23UG/MNR/2026/0132 · 2026
9 Green Meadows Park, Bamfurlong Lane, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SNHAV/23UG/PHI/2025/0793 · 2026
15 Hayden Court, Old Gloucester Road, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0STHAV/23UG/PHI/2025/0796 · 2026
17 Hayden Court, Old Gloucester Road, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0STHAV/23UG/PHI/2025/0797 · 2026
18 Hayden Court, Old Gloucester Road, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0STHAV/23UG/PHI/2025/0798 · 2026
15 Staverton Park, Bamfurlong Lane, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6TBHAV/23UG/PHI/2025/0801 · 2026
61 Staverton Park, Bamfurlong Lane, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6TBHAV/23UG/PHI/2025/0803 · 2026
88B Staverton Park, Bamfurlong Lane, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6TBHAV/23UG/PHI/2025/0804 · 2026
29 Willow Drive, Woodmancote Park Homes, Woodmancote, Gloucestershire, GL52 9JFHAV/23UG/PHM/2026/0001 · 2026
9 Wolverton Square, 15-16 London Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7BSHAV/24UB/HTA/2026/0001 · 2026
8 Giles Court, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 3RL: HAV/24UB/MNR/2025/0844HAV/24UB/MNR/2025/0844 · 2026
3 Lippen Cottages West Meon Petersfield Hampshire GU32 1JWHAV/24UC/F77/2026/0001 · 2026
15 Cavendish House, Tudor Court, Bramshott Place Village, Liphook, GU30 7GL.HAV/24UC/LSC/2025/0731 · 2026
Flats 1-6, Hamlet House, 94 High Street, Alton, GU34 1GSHAV/24UC/LSC/2025/0740 · 2026
Flat 9, Deakin Court, 9 Bournemouth Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 3LN: HAV/24UD/MNR/2026/0148HAV/24UD/MNR/2026/0148 · 2026
Flat 8, Alders House, 54 Redlands Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1HAHAV/24UE/F77/2026/0006 · 2026
60 & 60A West Street, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9UN (“the property”)HAV/24UE/LDC/2026/0038 · 2026
Cray House, 40 Stoke Road, Gosport Hampshire, PO12 1EJ : HAV/24UF/LDC/2025/0745 HAV/24UF/LDC/2025/0745 · 2026
Cray House 40 Stoke Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 2LBHAV/24UF/LDC/2026/0106-HAV/24UF/LDC/2026/0108 · 2026
18 St. Cross Road, Crondall, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5PQHAV/24UG/F77/2026/0004 · 2026
19 St. Cross Road, Crondall, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5PQHAV/24UG/F77/2026/0005 · 2026
Flat 9 The Grange, 38 New Brighton Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7QPHAV/24UH/LAC/2026/0001 · 2026
56 Brook Gardens, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7LB:HAV/24UH/MNR/2026/0142HAV/24UH/MNR/2026/0142 · 2026
Admirals Court, Quay Road, Lymington, Hampshire. S041 3ETHAV/24UJ/HTA/2026/0002 · 2026
Flats 1-15 Russell Court, 5 Frederick Street, Aldershot, GU11 1AXHAV/24UL/LDC/2026/0072 · 2026
12 Church Circle, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6QHHAV/24UL/LSC/2026/0024 · 2026
11 Mayfield Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 8RSHAV/24UL/MNR/2025/0745 · 2026
8 Severn Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9NQ: HAV/24UL/MNR/2026/0078 HAV/24UL/MNR/2026/0078 · 2026
Flats at Banister Grange, Banister Road, Southampton, SO15 2JNHAV/24UM/LSC/2025/0721 · 2026
Flat 1 Compass Point, 450 Romsey Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4JDHAV/24UM/MNR/2026/0087 · 2026
1-4 St Clements House, St Clements Close, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8FFHAV/24UN/LDC/2025/0770 · 2026
Flats 1 – 8 Chilworth Heights, Chilworth Drove, Southampton, SO16 7JHHAV/24UN/LSC/2025/0663 · 2026
Flats 1-11 Kenilworth Court, Northlands Drive, Winchester, SO23 7AUHAV/24UP/LDC/2026/0023 · 2026
17 Queens Court, Peninsula Square, Winchester, SO23 8GLHAV/24UP/LSC/2025/0640 · 2026
the landlord is required to carry out those repairs to the property the liability for which is imposed upon the landlord by section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (‘the 1985 Act’); and to put and keep the property in a state fit for habitation as required by section 9A of the 1985 Act. 9. Maintain appliances: the landlord is required to put and keep in repair and proper working order the central heating system, electrical appliances and other equipment provided by the landlord for the use of the tenants. Services or furniture provided by Landlord (other than carpets and curtains and white goods specified below) and the costs relating to the same. 10. Mr Hendry has confirmed that whereas furniture is provided under the tenancy (for which he says a full inventory is provided), there are no services. Liability for Council Tax 11. The tenants are responsible for the payment of Council Tax in respect of the Property. The rent determined is exclusive of Council Tax. Any other terms of the tenancy taken into consideration in determining the rent. 12. The tenancy is for a term of six months with a commencement date of 14 August 2025. Accordingly, to follow section 14(1)(b) of the 1988 Act, the rent at which the Tribunal is to determine the rent in this application is as specified in the notice - 14 February 2026. 13. The tenants are required to maintain the garden and grounds (to include any terrace or patio) and to keep the grass cut and reasonably maintain any lawns, trees and shrubs etc. Inspection/Hearing 14. Neither party requested an oral hearing. The Tribunal has considered this case on the bases of the papers provided by the parties, having viewed the property on the internet and its own knowledge and specialist expertise. The Property 15. 1 Holywell Close is a detached two-storey house of traditional brick construction with a pitched tiled roof. From the descriptions given by the parties and the floor plan provided the accommodation comprises: Ground floor - entrance hall, cloakroom/WC, reception room, kitchen/diner with utility room off. Stairs in the entrance hall up to… First floor – bedroom one with shower room/WC en suite, bedroom two, bedroom three and bathroom/WC. Outside – garage, off-street parking and private garden. From the information provided the garage has been sub divided into two. The parties have provided the Tribunal with various photographs of the property, both internal and external. In addition, the Tribunal has been provided with a copy of the Inventory Report of the property dated 13 August 2025. The report includes both internal and external photographs too. The photographs show the items within the inventory included in the tenancy. Holywell Close is in the southern part of Swanmore and is accessed off Hill Pound and Horders View. Evidence 16. Ms Thomas on behalf of the landlord has submitted a Statement which includes various photographs to assist to present her case. Mr Hendry has submitted a Statement on behalf of the tenants which includes various photographs too. Mr Hendry had provided further evidence in the tenants’ form Rents 1 (their application) coupled with an evidence bundle and a joint tenant information sheet. The Tenants. 17. Under ‘other facilities’ in their application Mr Hendry says there is: a small garden, a garage which is sub-divided in two with the rear section available as storage area and front main door section not accessible, and an outdoor hot tub for which ongoing maintenance is not provided by the landlord. 18. Under ‘Improvements’ Mr Hendry says the tenants have installed full-fibre broadband (1Gb capable) with the landlord’s consent. 19. In his covering email to his Statement, Mr Hendry informs the Tribunal he has commented on Ms Thomas’ submissions on behalf of the landlord and refers to his evidence previously submitted with the tenants’ application. 20. Mr Hendry confirms the accommodation at the property and as outlined in paragraph 15 above. Mr Hendry includes photographs to show: a) Location of heating control – not fully fixed. b) Landlord’s bedding and other bits. c) Part furnished nature – mattress only. d) Garden LED lighting and solar panels (no indication of benefit). e) Garage – stated as home office, only suitable as a store and front section inaccessible. f) Single air conditioning unit on the first-floor landing. 21. Under ‘Features’ Mr Hendry confirms those set out by Ms Thomas, save there is no garage and the air conditioning is limited to the unit on the first-floor landing. 22. Under ‘Improvements’, Mr Hendry accepts the kitchen and bathroom equipment are of modern appearance, reaffirms the limited air conditioning and with respect to the solar panels (an 8Kw system) says as the tenants have no access to any associated data, they are unable to confirm any benefit derived there from. 23. Under ‘Disrepairs/Defects’, Mr Hendry lists various items, of which the Tribunal notes some had been rectified at the date of the Statement, 28 February 2026, others remain outstanding. 24. Under ‘Any Other Comments’ Mr Hendry lists the following, in outline: a) The property comprises three bedrooms only, the garage has been sub-divided, of which the accessible rear section is unheated and used for storage only. b) The property is part furnished only. c) WiFi was not included in the tenancy agreement. The Nest heating control, the Ring alarm and doorbell systems were not activated for the tenants use. d) The hot tub is not serviced by the landlord, and the tenancy agreement provides that maintenance thereof is the tenants’ responsibility. e) The nearest railway stations are Botley and Fareham, approximately five miles and nine miles distant respectively. The property is therefore reliant on road transport. 25. Mr Hendry concludes to say, ‘Having regard to the size, three-bedroom configuration, partial garage access, part furnished status, and comparable three-bedroom properties in Swanmore and nearby Bishop’s Waltham currently marketed between £1,550 and £2,000 per calendar month, the tenant assesses the market rent at £1,950 per calendar month.’ Comparable lettings’ evidence 26. Mr Hendry has provided the Tribunal with comparable rental evidence to assist the Tribunal which includes listings and corresponding lettings’ particulars with photographs, floor plans and location maps. 27. Mr Hendry says the comparable listings reflect the local rental market within approximately a three to five miles radius and include properties of similar or higher specification. Mr Hendry summarises the listings as follows: a) Comparable three-bedroom houses are generally advertised and let in the range of approximately £1,650 to £1,975 per calendar month, to include non-estate and recently let properties. b) Purpose-built rental developments offering newer accommodation with additional amenities and on-site management are available at around £1,870 to £1,875 per calendar month. c) Larger four-bedroom detached houses, including newer and non-estate properties, are available in the range of approximately £1,995 to £2,100 per calendar month. d) These comparables indicate the proposed rent of £2,150 per calendar month sits above the prevailing market level for a standard three-bedroom estate property of this type and condition. e) Under any other information, Mr Hendry says at the time the section 13 notice was served the property was not fully functional due to unresolved maintenance issues. The following are listed: no effective heating in bedroom one and the landlord’s dishwasher was inoperable. Mr Hendry goes on to say steps have since been taken to address these matters, they remained outstanding at the relevant date and are therefore relevant to the assessment of the reasonable market rent. On behalf of the Landlord, Ms Gemma Thomas of Bernards Estate Agents has given a Statement. 28. In her Statement, Ms Thomas has included photographs of the property to assist to present her case, a floor plan, a copy of the tenancy agreement, a copy of the inventory report and a Best Price Guide of the comparable lettings’ evidence to which she has referred to assist the Tribunal. 29. Ms Thomas confirms the property’s accommodation to be that as described in paragraph 15 above. Under ‘Features’, Ms Thomas says central heating, double glazing, carpets and curtains, the White Goods to include a wine cooler, a garage, off-street parking and private gardens are all provided by the landlord at the property. 30. Under ‘Improvements’, Ms Thomas outlines the following: a) The landlord renovated the property and converted the garage to a home office. b) Fully serviced hot tub and large 8Kwp solar panels. c) An air conditioning unit was fitted. 31. Under ‘Service Charges’, Ms Thomas says high speed internet is included in the rental agreement and goes on to say this is at a higher cost due to the security system in place at the property as well. 32. Under ‘Disrepairs/Defects, Ms Thomas says: the property is all in a good order throughout, an inventory is included, the bathroom and kitchen are five years old, the property benefits from a hot tub, air conditioning and solar panels. 33. Under ‘Any Other Comments’ Ms Thomas says the property is situated in an area with both bus and rail transport links, with well rated schools. The area is such that when properties come on to the rental market, a let is agreed quickly. 34. Under ‘Your assessment of the rental value of the property’ Ms Thomas refers to four comparable properties in a Best Price Guide for properties marketed to let from February 2024 to February 2026. Briefly each is described as follows: a) A four-bedroom detached house on Chapel Road, Swanmore, marketed to let in September/October 2025 at £3,500 per calendar month. b) A four-bedroom detached house on Horders View, Swanmore, marketed to let in May 2025 at £2,500 per calendar month. c) A four-bedroom detached house on Spring Lane, Swanmore, marketed to let in May/June 2025 at £2,100 per calendar month. d) The subject property, a three-bedroom detached house, marketed to let in July/August 2025 at £2,000 per calendar month. 35. Ms Thomas adds that the property is offered furnished. There are no current advertised properties in this area as it is desirable with the local schools. Ms Thomas says she has extended her search back two years and includes four-bedroom houses, unfurnished, with no modernisation. Ms Thomas concludes to say, in effect, the benefit of the fourth bedroom is offset against the subject property’s air conditioning, the home office, the solar panels and the WiFi.HAV/24UP/MNR/2026/0014 · 2026
Flat 37, Bluebell House, 29-51 Campion Close, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4EFHAV/29UB/LSC/2025/0746 · 2026
two double bedrooms, one single bedroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, bathroom, WC, garden with small shed The property has gas central heating. Parking is by way of on street parking with a residents’ permit. The Property is situated in a residential area in the centre of Ashford with good transport links. Evidence 11. The Tenant made the following comments: a) The Tenant states that the gas boiler has stopped working on several occasions, and there has been extensive mould on the second bedroom wall and around the bath for around six months. b) The Tenant states that they think the market rent of the property is £1300 based on comparables compiled from the date of service of the notice to early May 2026. 12. The Landlord’s agent responded: a) The property is a good sized, desirable three bedroom house in the centre of Ashford, benefiting from proximity to the railway links. b) The Landlord is proactive with repairs, which have been completed within a reasonable time from the date of notice, and the property is in good condition. c) Contractors have frequently advised that arranging access to the property has been challenging d) A report was enclosed with comparables of rents which had recently been achieved. Rental values in Ashford were said to have continued to increase during 2026. 13. The Tenant replied: a) Of the 28 properties supplied by the Landlord’s agent as comparables, 14 were duplicates. Of the 14, 13 were superior in terms of property type and amenities. The remaining property was advertised at £1,450 but the Landlord’s agent has reduced it to £1,350. b) The market analysis documents provided by the Landlord’s agent suggests that the average prices have remained the same or decreased over the past 12 months.HAV/29UB/MNR/2026/0169 · 2026
Various at Yew Tree Park, Maidstone Road, Charing, Kent TN27 0DD: HAV/29UB/PHI/2025/0635-0659HAV/29UB/PHI/2025/0635-0659 · 2026
14 St Mildreds Close, Church Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6AZHAV/29UB/RTB/2026/0002 · 2026
Flat 12 18-20 Downs Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 6BYHAV/29UC/MNR/2025/0824 · 2026
8 Cherry Blossom Drive 21 Magnolia Walk 26 Magnolia Walk Reculver Court, Reculver Lane, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6FB/6FHHAV/29UC/PHC/2025/0620-0621 · 2026
12 Davidson Road Dartford Kent DA2 6FZHAV/29UD/MNR/2025/0798 · 2026
15 Heathcote Street, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6GT: HAV/29UD/MNR/2025/0808HAV/29UD/MNR/2025/0808 · 2026
16 Heathcote Street, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6GT: HAV/29UD/MNR/2025/0815HAV/29UD/MNR/2025/0815 · 2026
31 Heathcote Street, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6GT: HAV/29UD/MNR/2025/0817HAV/29UD/MNR/2025/0817 · 2026
3 Talbot Road, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6GU: HAV/29UD/MNR/2025/0843HAV/29UD/MNR/2025/0843 · 2026
25 Heathcote Street, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6GT: HAV/29UD/MNR/2025/0847HAV/29UD/MNR/2025/0847 · 2026
8 Penney Close, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NE: HAV/29UD/MNR/2026/0004HAV/29UD/MNR/2026/0004 · 2026
131 Burroughs Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TW: HAV/29UD/MNR/2026/0015HAV/29UD/MNR/2026/0015 · 2026
three bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, living room Outside: rear garden, driveway, small shed The property appears to have been nearly new at the time of letting. It benefits from central heating and double glazing, air-source heating with a car parking space. The Property is situated in Dartford on an estate built predominantly for renting. The property was designed as a “Palm” format. Evidence 11. The Tenants completed the relevant MR1. The Landlord replied using Form 1A. The Tenants responded to the Landlord’s reply. The Tenants 12. The Tenant made the following comments: a) The proposed increase appears high in the current economic climate. b) Higher rental levels are contributing to a rise in vacant properties. c) Others have raised similar concerns over rent rises. d) An identical property next door was being advertised for £2275. e) They proposed a rent increase of £50 per month. f) There have been repairing issues at the property which affect the property’s condition and overall enjoyment. Photographs of such repairs and a commentary on the Landlord’s repairing record were provided in their response. The commentary indicated that certain repairs remained outstanding, including but not limited to the patio door and following water ingress. 13. The Tenants provided a range of comparables, drawn from RightMove and other websites, including for the next door property. The range of rents for these properties was from £1800 - £2300. Their reply to the Landlord’s comparables included properties from £1650 - £2375. The Landlord 14. The Landlord asserted that the most recent lease renewals prior to 1st May 2026 for properties of the same type (ie “Palm”) had achieved the following rents: a) Stone Lodge Road - February 2026 - £2,425pcm b) Heathcote Street - December 2025 - £2,400pcm c) Heathcote Street - October 2025 - £2,415pcm d) Stone Lodge Road - October 2025 - £2,415pcm e) Heathcote Street - August 2025 - £2,400pcm 15. They provided a repair record for the subject Property. 16. The also supplied a “Best Price Guide” for comparable properties within three miles of the subject Property with rents between £2350 - £2750HAV/29UD/MNR/2026/0093 · 2026
3 Calverley Lane, Ebbsfleet Valley, Alkerden, Swanscombe, Dartford, DA10 1HQ:HAV/29UD/MNR/2026/0178 HAV/29UD/MNR/2026/0178 · 2026