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71 Renfrew Close, London, E6 5PQ

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 5 August 2026Case LON/00BB/MNR/2026/0323
Rent before
£1,275
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,675
+31.4% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,300
+£25 a month (+2.0%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 16 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1675 a month, up from the existing £1275 a month, for a one-bedroom flat in E6. The tribunal determined a rent of £1300 a month, starting 16 May 2026, using its own knowledge of market rents in the area. It made no deduction for the flat's condition, finding no significant deficiency that justified one.

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 tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…endar month Date of new rent start : 16 May 2026 REASONS FOR DECISION Background 1 A landlord's notice dated 2 April 2026, was served under Section 13(2) Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £1675 per calendar month in place of the passing rent of £1275 pcm to take effect from 16 May 2026. 2 At a date, prior to the effective date, under S.13(4)(a) Housing Act 1988 the tenant referred the landlord's notice proposing a new rent, to th…”
Asked for
“…n : 5 August 2026 Rent Determined : £1300 per calendar month Date of new rent start : 16 May 2026 REASONS FOR DECISION Background 1 A landlord's notice dated 2 April 2026, was served under Section 13(2) Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £1675 per calendar month in place of the passing rent of £1275 pcm to take effect from 16 May 2026. 2 At a date, prior to the effective date, under S.13(4)(a) Housing Act 1988 the tenant referred…”
Tribunal set
“…Ltd (Agent) Date of Application : 5 May 2026 Type of Application : Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 &14 Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr. N. Martindale FRICS Mr. I. Rakhy Date of Decision : 5 August 2026 Rent Determined : £1300 per calendar month Date of new rent start : 16 May 2026 REASONS FOR DECISION Background 1 A landlord's notice dated 2 April 2026, was served under Section 13(2) Housing Act 1988 proposing a new re…”

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