26 Oakdene Parade, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2LS
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 31 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord's notice proposed raising the rent of a two-bedroom flat above shops in KT11 from £1,260 a month to £1,600 a month, but the landlord then said it would no longer pursue the increase and would keep the rent at the same level. The tribunal determined the market rent at £1,260 a month from 31 May 2026, starting from an estimated £1,500 a month for the property in good order and deducting £240 a month for its unmodernised condition, lack of central heating, and disrepair including damp and mould. The tribunal did not defer the start date on the tenant's hardship request because the rent stayed the same, so it found no undue hardship.
The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.
Summary written by an AI model from the published decision and checked automatically for names and figures. How
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
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…t takes effect 31 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 2 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,600.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,260.00 pcm to take effect from 31 May 2026. 2. On 19 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the T…”
- Asked for
- “…t Determined £1,260.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 31 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 2 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,600.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,260.00 pcm to take effect from 31 May 2026. 2. On 19 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant re…”
- Tribunal set
- “…Date of Application 19 April 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Morgan Williams FRICS - Chair Ed Shaylor MCIEH Date of Decision 1 July 2026 Rent Determined £1,260.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 31 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 2 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 whi…”