30 Wernbrook Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 7RX
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 6 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £182.44 a week, up from £174.08 a week, and the tenant contested the increase. The tribunal determined a rent of £450 a week from 6 April 2026, which is above the landlord's proposal. It started from its own view that a three-bedroom house in SE18 would let for £500 a week in good order, then reduced that by £50 a week for the lack of double glazing in most openings, the disrepair of the rear boundary wall and the absence of painting to woodwork.
The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.
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Also in the decision
- The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…£450 per week Date of new rent start : 6 April 2026 REASONS FOR DECISION Background 1 A landlord's notice dated 28 February 2026, was served under Section 13(2) Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £182.44 per week in place of the passing rent of £174.08 pw, to take effect from 6 April 2026. There is no service charge. 2 At a date, prior to the effective date, under S.13(4)(a) Housing Act 1988 the tenant referred the landlord's not…”
- Asked for
- “…ion : 16 September 2026 Rent Determined : £450 per week Date of new rent start : 6 April 2026 REASONS FOR DECISION Background 1 A landlord's notice dated 28 February 2026, was served under Section 13(2) Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £182.44 per week in place of the passing rent of £174.08 pw, to take effect from 6 April 2026. There is no service charge. 2 At a date, prior to the effective date, under S.13(4)(a) Housing Act 19…”
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