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4 Abercorn Way London, SE1 5HL

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 18 September 2026Case LON/00AC/MNR/2026/0345
Rent before
£1,629
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,900
+16.6% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,800
+£171 a month (+10.5%)
Matched in the decision text

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

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent of a two-bedroom maisonette in SE1 from £1,629 a month to £1,900 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,800 a month from 1 June 2026. It reached a figure of £1,900 a month from comparables and its own knowledge, then deducted £100 a month for furnishing and older flooring.

What decided it:Comparables rejectedFurnishingProperty condition

Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.

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 tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…1 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1900.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1629.00 pcm to take effect from 1 June 2026. 2. On 12 May 2026, under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribu…”
Asked for
“…e of Valuation 1 June 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 1 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1900.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1629.00 pcm to take effect from 1 June 2026. 2. On 12 May 2026, under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referre…”
Tribunal set
“…c Chisel Date of Application 12 May 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members R Waterhouse FRICS S Dhanani Date of Decision 18 September 2026 Rent Determined £1800.00 per calendar month Date of Valuation 1 June 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 1 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13…”

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