193 Manor Grove, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4QJ
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 21 March 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord, Richmond Foundation, asked for a rent of £2,800 a month, up from £1,009 a month, for a three-bedroom terraced house in TW9. The tribunal determined a market rent of £2,337.50 a month, reducing a starting figure of £2,750 a month for the tenant's responsibility for internal decoration and minor repairs, the white goods the tenant provided, and the general condition of the property including the dated and worn kitchen. The tribunal also set a later start date of 21 March 2026 because the increase and the back rent payable would cause the tenant undue hardship.
Only the landlord 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
- A later start was granted for hardship
Where the figures came from
- Asked for
- “…ent Determined £2,337.50 pcm Date the new rent takes effect 21 March 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 22 September 2025, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £2,800 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,009 pcm to take effect from 21 November 2025. On 10 October 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant refe…”
- Tribunal set
- “…n-Stops Date of Application 10 October 2025 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Ms S Beckwith MRICS Mr C Piarroux JP Date of Decision 25 June 2026 Rent Determined £2,337.50 pcm Date the new rent takes effect 21 March 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 22 September 2025, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which…”