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9 Butteridges Close, Dagenham RM9 6YD

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 27 May 2026Case LON/00AB/MNR/2026/0075
Rent before
£1,100
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,600
+45.5% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,350
+£250 a month (+22.7%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 9 January 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord asked for £1,600 a month for a two-bedroom flat in RM9, up from £1,100 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,350 a month, effective from 9 January 2026. It reached that figure by starting from £1,600 a month and deducting £250 for the property's general condition and its dated kitchen and bathroom fittings.

What decided it:Property conditionA party didn't respondHardship

Only the tenant 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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…akes effect 9 January 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 November 2025, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,600 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,100 per month to take effect from 9 January 2026. This being an increase of £500. 2. On 19 December 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlo…”
Asked for
“…termined £1,350 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 9 January 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 November 2025, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,600 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,100 per month to take effect from 9 January 2026. This being an increase of £500. 2. On 19 December 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) o…”
Tribunal set
“…lord's Representative None Date of Application 19 December 2025 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr D Jagger MRICS Date of Decision 27 May 2026 Rent Determined £1,350 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 9 January 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 November 2025, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988…”

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    Part of it, 3-bed house, 30 Sept 2026, pre-Act rules
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    Part of it, 2-bed house, 11 Nov 2024, pre-Act rules
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