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162 St. Pauls Avenue, Slough SL2 5ER

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 9 September 2026Case CAM/00MD/MNR/2026/0106
Rent before
£1,500
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£2,000
+33.3% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,845
+£345 a month (+23.0%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 10 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in SL2 from £1,500 a month to £2,000 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,845 a month, effective from 10 May 2026. It valued the property at £2,050 a month in good condition, then applied a 10% reduction for its general condition, including its poor decorative state and worn carpets.

What decided it:Property conditionComparables rejectedHardship

Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.

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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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…ent takes effect 10 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £2,000 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,500 pcm, to take effect from 10 May 2026. 2. On 6 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 Tribun…”
Asked for
“…ent Determined £1,845 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 10 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £2,000 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,500 pcm, to take effect from 10 May 2026. 2. On 6 May 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred t…”
Tribunal set
“…counsel Date of Application 6 May 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge A. Arul Dr. Janet Wilcox FRICS Date of Decision 9 September 2026 Rent Determined £1,845 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 10 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which…”

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