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Flat 2, 245 Beckenham Road, London BR3 4RP

Rent cutPre-Act rulesDecided 10 December 2025Case LON/00AF/MNR/2025/0900
Rent before
£1,400
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,900
+35.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,000
−£400 a month (-28.6%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 28 July 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,900 a month, up from £1,400 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,000 a month from 28 July 2025. It said a flat in BR3 in good tenantable condition would be expected to let for about £1,100 a month, but reduced this because of the flat's condition and layout, including a room with no natural light or ventilation.

What decided it:Property condition

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
“…nth with effect from 28 July 2025 ____________________________________ 2 Background 1. On 9 June 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1900 per month in place of the existing rent of £1400 per month to take effect from 28 July 2025. 2. On 21 July 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the…”
Asked for
“…rmines a rent of £1,000 per calendar month with effect from 28 July 2025 ____________________________________ 2 Background 1. On 9 June 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1900 per month in place of the existing rent of £1400 per month to take effect from 28 July 2025. 2. On 21 July 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlor…”
Tribunal set
“…e Tribunal members were Flat 2 245 Beckenham Road Bromley BR3 4RP Mrs E Flint FRICS Mr N Miller BSc Landlord Park Estates Limited Address 115 Craven park Road London N15 6BL Tenant Mr John Dahl and Mrs Sangeetha Dahl 1. The rent is: £ 1000 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3) 2. The date the decision takes effect is: 28 July 2025 *3. The amount included for services is applicable Per *4.…”