Flat 2, Tankerton House, Tankerton St., Kings Cross, London, WC1H 8HP
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 31 July 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord, The Riverside Group Limited, proposed a rent of £1,711.67 a month for a one-bedroom unfurnished flat in WC1H, replacing the existing £1,633.28 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,700 a month from 31 July 2026, relying on its own expertise and general knowledge of local rents alongside the tenant's rental listings, as the landlord made no submissions. The tribunal said any challenge to the validity of the notice must be brought in the County Court.
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
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…1 July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 26 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,711.67 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,633.28 pcm to take effect from 31 July 2026. 2. On 19 July 2026, under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tr…”
- Asked for
- “…of Valuation 31 July 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 31 July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 26 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,711.67 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,633.28 pcm to take effect from 31 July 2026. 2. On 19 July 2026, under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant ref…”
- Tribunal set
- “…/A Date of Application 19 July 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Member Mr A Parkinson MRICS Ms A Onigbode Date of Decision 21 September 2026 Rent Determined £1,700 per calendar month Date of Valuation 31 July 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 31 July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 26 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13…”