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2 Melbourne Court, Anerley Road, London SE20 8AS

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 7 July 2026Case LON/00AF/MNR/2026/0187
Rent before
£1,300
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,450
+11.5% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,375
+£75 a month (+5.8%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord asked for a rent of £1,450 a month, up from £1,300 a month, for a one-bedroom flat in SE20. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,375 a month, effective from 1 April 2026. It started from £1,450 a month for the property in modernised, good condition and deducted £75 for mould and damp staining to the main walls.

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
“…takes effect 1 April 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,450 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,300 per month to take effect from 1 April 2026. This being an increase of £150. 2. On 30 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's…”
Asked for
“…Determined £1,375 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1 April 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,450 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,300 per month to take effect from 1 April 2026. This being an increase of £150. 2. On 30 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of th…”
Tribunal set
“…tive JS Estates Date of Application 30 April 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr D Jagger MRICS Ms A Onigbode Date of Decision 7 July 2026 Rent Determined £1,375 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1 April 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 w…”

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