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Flat 3, 57 Montagu Gardens, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8EP

Full increaseNew rulesDecided 2 September 2026Case LON/00BF/MRA/2026/0159
Rent before
£1,300
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,600
+23.1% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,600
+£300 a month (+23.1%)
Matched in the decision text

The new rent takes effect from 7 September 2026.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,600 a month, up from £1,300 a month, for a two-bedroom flat in SM6. The tribunal determined £1,600 a month from 7 September 2026, the rent proposed, relying on its own knowledge of local rents and the landlord's three listings, and found no deduction for condition was needed. The tenant's request for a later start on hardship grounds was refused because no supporting evidence was provided.

What decided it:Property conditionHardship

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 tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…7 September 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 07 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,600 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,300 pcm to take effect from 07 June 2026. 2. On 21 July 2026, under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribu…”
Asked for
“…tion 02 September 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 07 September 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 07 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,600 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,300 pcm to take effect from 07 June 2026. 2. On 21 July 2026, under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred…”
Tribunal set
“…Date of Application 21 July 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr A Parkinson MRICS Mrs P Ogunfeibo Date of Decision 02 September 2026 Rent Determined £1,600.00 per calendar month Date of Valuation 02 September 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 07 September 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 07 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under…”