HAV/00HR/MNR/2026/0163

A First-tier Tribunal decision on the rent for a 1-bedroom room in DT6.

Decided: 16 July 2026
Postcode district: DT6
Property: 1-bedroom, Room, 70 m², true
Rent before: £550 a month
Landlord proposed: £600 a month
Tribunal determined: £600 a monthProposal confirmed
Payable from: 29 May 2026
Rules applied: Renters’ Rights Act

What the tribunal said

The tribunal determined the market rent at 600 pcm based on its expert knowledge and comparables submitted by the landlord. The rent includes utilities, council tax, and broadband. No evidence was provided to support the tenant's claim of financial hardship to delay the effective date.

The property

Single room lacking wardrobe, desk, and chair. Main road position subject to traffic noise. Minor maintenance issues and previous pest issues addressed in January 2026. Includes shared kitchen and bathroom access.

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