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55 Pennell House, 116 Cockfosters Road, London, EN4 0FT

Part of itNew rulesDecided 14 July 2026Case LON/00BK/MRA/2026/0008
Rent before
£1,695
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,825
+7.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,800
+£105 a month (+6.2%)
Matched in the decision text

The new rent takes effect from 16 July 2026.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,825 a month for a one-bedroom flat in EN4. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,800 a month, effective from 16 July 2026, relying on its own expertise, its general knowledge and the comparables from both sides. It refused the tenant's request for a later start on hardship grounds because no supporting evidence was provided.

Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.

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  • The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
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Rent before
“…rent takes effect 16 July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 14 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,825 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,695 pcm to take effect from 16 July 2026. 2. On 01 June 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Trib…”
Asked for
“…Rent Determined £1,800 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 16 July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 14 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,825 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,695 pcm to take effect from 16 July 2026. 2. On 01 June 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred…”
Tribunal set
“…Managing Agent) Date of Application 01 June 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr A Parkinson MRICS Mr I Rakhy Date of Decision 14 July 2026 Rent Determined £1,800 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 16 July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 14 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which…”

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