Flat 18 Bracken Court, 133 Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6FB
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, The Guinness Partnership Limited, proposed raising the rent of a one-bedroom flat in CR3 from £207.98 a week to £217.96 a week, while the tenant argued for £700 a month. The tribunal assessed the open market rent at £1,050 a month (£242.31 a week) after deducting £150 a month for the dated kitchen and bathroom, but because the landlord does not seek more than its proposal, it determined the rent at £217.96 a week from 6 April 2026. The tribunal rejected the tenant's hardship argument, as the determined rent is within the Local Housing Allowance rate for a one-bedroom property in the area.
The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.
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Also in the decision
- The rent was reduced for the property's condition
- The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…pplication 1. The applicant seeks a determination pursuant to sections 13 and 14 of the Housing Act 1988 following the service of a notice by the landlord dated 23 February 2026 proposing a new rent of £217.96 per week, in place of the existing rent of £207.98 per week, to take effect from 6 April 2026. 2. On 21 March 2026 the tribunal received the application referring the landlord's notice to the tribunal under section 13 of the Act.…”
- Asked for
- “…e various headings in this decision. The application 1. The applicant seeks a determination pursuant to sections 13 and 14 of the Housing Act 1988 following the service of a notice by the landlord dated 23 February 2026 proposing a new rent of £217.96 per week, in place of the existing rent of £207.98 per week, to take effect from 6 April 2026. 2. On 21 March 2026 the tribunal received the application referring the landlord's notice to…”
- Tribunal set
- “…epresentative N/A Date of Application 21 March 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Ms S Allen Mr D Jagger MRICS Date of Decision 24 July 2026 Rent Determined £217.96 per week Date the new rent takes effect 6 April 2026 Decision of the tribunal (1). The tribunal determines that the rent at which the property might reasonably be expected to be let on the open ma…”