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18 Blacksmiths Close, Chadwell Heath Romford Essex RM6 4XE

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 29 May 2026Case LON/00BC/MNR/2026/0161
Rent before
£1,050
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,200
+14.3% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,100
+£50 a month (+4.8%)
Matched in the decision text

The new rent takes effect from 30 June 2026.

In short

The landlord asked for £1,200 a month, up from the existing £1,050 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,100 a month, effective from 30 June 2026. It valued the studio flat in RM6 at £1,150 a month in modernised, good condition, then deducted £50 for mould and damp.

What decided it:Property condition

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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…akes effect 30 June 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 18 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,200 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,050 per month to take effect from 30 June 2026. This being an increase of £150. 2. On 8 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's n…”
Asked for
“…etermined £1,100 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 30 June 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 18 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,200 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,050 per month to take effect from 30 June 2026. This being an increase of £150. 2. On 8 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the…”
Tribunal set
“…resentative None Date of Application 25 March 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr D Jagger MRICS Mr S Dhanani Date of Decision 29 May 2026 Rent Determined £1,100 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 30 June 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 18 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988…”

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