Flat 37 Hancock House, 20 Love Lane Woolwich London SE18 6GU
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 23 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £1950 per calendar month, up from the passing rent of £1900 per calendar month, for a two-bedroom flat in SE18. The tribunal determined a rent of £1950 per calendar month from 23 April 2026, relying on its own knowledge of rent levels in Greenwich and finding that minor disrepair did not justify any deduction. The tenant sought a hardship allowance but provided no significant evidence in support, so the start date was not changed.
Both sides 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
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…month Date of new rent start : 23 April 2026 REASONS FOR DECISION Background 1 A landlord's notice dated 16 February 2026, was served under Section 13(2) Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £1950 per calendar month in place of the passing rent of £1900 per calendar month to take effect from 23 April 2026. 2 At a date, prior to the effective date, under S.13(4)(a) Housing Act 1988 the tenant referred the landlord's notice proposing…”
- Asked for
- “…6 June 2026 Rent Determined : £1950 per calendar month Date of new rent start : 23 April 2026 REASONS FOR DECISION Background 1 A landlord's notice dated 16 February 2026, was served under Section 13(2) Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £1950 per calendar month in place of the passing rent of £1900 per calendar month to take effect from 23 April 2026. 2 At a date, prior to the effective date, under S.13(4)(a) Housing Act 1988 the…”
- Tribunal set
- “…Countrywide (Agent) Date of Application : None Type of Application : Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 &14 Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Neil Martindale FRICS Adam Spielman Date of Decision : 26 June 2026 Rent Determined : £1950 per calendar month Date of new rent start : 23 April 2026 REASONS FOR DECISION Background 1 A landlord's notice dated 16 February 2026, was served under Section 13(2) Housing Act 1988 proposing a…”
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