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Flat 4, 10 The Runway, South Ruislip, HA4 6EU

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 19 May 2026Case LON/00AS/MNR/2026/0119
Rent before
£900
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,097
+21.9% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£925
+£25 a month (+2.8%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 20 February 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,096.98 a month, up from £900 a month, for a studio flat in HA4. The tribunal determined a market rent of £925 a month from 20 February 2026, starting from £1,000 a month for a modernised flat in good condition and deducting £75 for the flat's general condition and its secondary commercial setting. The tribunal gave limited weight to the tenant's comparable rents, which covered a wide area.

What decided it:Property conditionLocationComparables rejected

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
  • The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…effect 20 February 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 20 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,096.98 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £900 per month to take effect from 20 February 2026. This being an increase of £196.98. 2. On 19 February 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Lan…”
Asked for
“…termined £925 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 20 February 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 20 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,096.98 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £900 per month to take effect from 20 February 2026. This being an increase of £196.98. 2. On 19 February 2026, under Section 13(4…”
Tribunal set
“…esentative None Date of Application 19 February 2025 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr D Jagger MRICS Mr I Rakhy Date of Decision 19 May 2026 Rent Determined £925 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 20 February 2026. REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 20 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988…”