5C Kingswood Road, Ilford, IG3 8UE
Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 20 May 2025Case LON/00BC/MNR/2025/0651
Rent before
£1,500
a month
Matched in the decision textLandlord asked for
£1,800
+20.0% on the rent before
Matched in the decision textTribunal set
£1,620
+£120 a month (+8.0%)
Matched in the decision textBackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 January 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord asked for a rent increase from £1,500 a month to £1,800 a month for a three-bedroom flat in IG3. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,620 a month, effective 1 January 2025. It reduced its £1,800 a month figure for the property in good condition by 10% (£180 a month), citing dated kitchen and bathroom fittings, defective double glazing, safety hazards and basic decoration.
What decided it:Property condition
Only the landlord 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 rent was reduced for the property's condition
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…icate dated 4 March 2024 made certain recommendations and has expired on the 4 March 2025. The property was let unfurnished and over the years the property now requires refurbishment. Therefore, he is of the opinion the current rent of £1500 should not be increased. No comparable evidence was provided to the Tribunal. The Landlords Case 12. Mr Lakhani stated that he and his contractors have made numerous attempts to gain access for gas…”
- Asked for
- “…tenant since 1 December 2016. A tenancy agreement was provided by the Landlord which was for a period of 6 months at a monthly rent of £1,300 per month. 2. On the 6 November 2024 the landlord via AKL solicitors served a notice pursuant to section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 seeking to increase the rent from £1,500 per month to £1,800 per month, being an increase of £300 per month effective from 29 December 2024. 3. By an application t…”
- Tribunal set
- “…E Mr D Jagger MRICS Mrs J Hawkins Landlord Shnour Properties (Ilford) Ltd c/o AKL Solicitors Address c/o 6th Floor, First Central 200, 2 Lakeside Drive, London NW10 7FQ Tenant Ms Carla Pereira c/o Law Lane Solicitors 1. The rent is: £ 1620 Per Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3) 2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 January 2025 *3. The amount included for services is not applicable P…”
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