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44 Punam Apartments, 40A Windsor Close, Northwood Hills, Hillingdon, HA6 1FD

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 19 May 2026Case LON/00AS/MNR/2026/0111
Rent before
£1,250
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,550
+24.0% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,450
+£200 a month (+16.0%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 28 February 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord asked for a rent of £1,550 a month for a one-bedroom flat in HA6, up from £1,250 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,450 a month, effective from 28 February 2026, after valuing the modernised property in good condition at £1,550 a month and deducting £100 for its general condition as described by the tenant. The tribunal found that the tenant's hardship claim did not justify a later start date, and it relied on its own knowledge and expertise because neither party provided rental comparables.

What decided it:Property conditionHardship

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
  • The rent was reduced for the property's condition
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…es effect 28 February 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 15 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,550 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,250 per month to take effect from 28 February 2026. This being an increase of £300. 2. On 14 February 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Land…”
Asked for
“…rmined £1,450 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 28 February 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 15 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,550 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,250 per month to take effect from 28 February 2026. This being an increase of £300. 2. On 14 February 2026, under Section 13(4)(a)…”
Tribunal set
“…esentative None Date of Application 11 February 2025 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr D Jagger MRICS Mr I Rakhy Date of Decision 19 May 2026 Rent Determined £1,450 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 28 February 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 15 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 19…”

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