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29C Longridge Road, London, SW5 9SD

No increaseNew rulesDecided 13 August 2026Case LON/00AW/MRA/2026/0083
Rent before
£5,400
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£5,600
+3.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£5,400
+£0 a month (0.0%)
Matched in the decision text

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent of a three-bedroom flat in SW5 from £5,400 a month to £5,600 a month. The tribunal determined that the rent should stay at £5,400 a month from 12 July 2026, because the tenant's comparable evidence showed similar properties advertised at or around the existing rent, and the landlord provided no comparable rental evidence. The tribunal also said that the landlord's increased ownership costs, including service charges and property taxes, do not determine open-market rent.

What decided it:A party didn't respondService charges

Only the tenant 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
“…from the Landlord, and the Tribunal's own knowledge and expertise, the Tribunal determines that the existing rent of £5,400 pcm represents the open-market rent for the Property. Decision 18. The Tribunal determines the rent payable is £5,400 per calendar month with effect from 12 July 2026, being the date specified in the Landlord's notice. APPEAL PROVISIONS If either party is dissatisfied with this decision, they may apply for permiss…”
Asked for
“…ate of Decision 13 August 2026 Rent Determined £5,400 per calendar month REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 05 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £5,600 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £5,400 pcm. The notice states it is to take effect from 12 July 20. The Tribunal assumes this should read 12 July 2026 and as no iss…”
Tribunal set
“…y 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge Wendy Banks - Chair Patrick McGreal MRICS - Tribunal Member Date of Decision 13 August 2026 Rent Determined £5,400 per calendar month REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 05 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £5,600 p…”

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