79 Fallows Road Reading RG7 4GU
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 6 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord, Stonewater Limited, proposed a rent of £175.87 a week including £35.42 a week for services, in place of £150.48 a week, for a one-bedroom flat in RG7. The tribunal determined a market rent of £162.69 a week (£705 a month) plus the £35.42 a week service charge, taking effect on 6 April 2026. It valued the flat at £800 a month in good order using its own knowledge and the landlord's agent's comparables, then deducted for the tenant providing white goods, carpets and curtains and paying the service charge; it was not satisfied the tenant had shown undue hardship.
Only the landlord gave the tribunal comparable lettings.
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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
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…ASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 16th February 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £175.87 per week (“pw”), including £35.42 pw for services, in place of the existing rent of £150.48 pw, including £16.46 pw for services. 2. The rent net of services is presently £134.02 pw and will rise to £140.45 pw. 3. Market rents are normally expressed on a monthly basis. T…”
- Asked for
- “…liged to charge this higher rent. Date the new rent takes effect 6th April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 16th February 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £175.87 per week (“pw”), including £35.42 pw for services, in place of the existing rent of £150.48 pw, including £16.46 pw for services. 2. The rent net of services is presently £134.02 pw and wil…”
- Tribunal set
- “…entative None Date of Application 24th March 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members I R Perry FRICS Ms S Johnson Date of Decision 22nd June 2026 Rent Determined £162.69 pw plus £35.42 service charge. The Landlord is not obliged to charge this higher rent. Date the new rent takes effect 6th April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 16th February 2026 th…”