HAV/00MS/MNR/2025/0829

A First-tier Tribunal decision on the rent for a 1-bedroom flat in SO18.

Decided: 8 June 2026
Postcode district: SO18
Property: 1-bedroom, Flat
Rent before: £675 a month
Landlord proposed: £850 a month
Tribunal determined: £825 a month-2.9% on the proposal
Payable from: 1 September 2025
Rules applied: Before the Renters’ Rights Act

What the tribunal said

The open market rent for a modernised flat in good condition in this block was assessed at £875 pcm based on comparables. A £50 pcm reduction was made for redecoration needs and minor repairs, giving a market rent of £825 pcm. No undue hardship was shown to alter the effective date.

The property

The flat was dated, in need of redecoration, and had minor repair issues.

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