Flat 7, 63-69 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DG
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 6 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord's notice proposed £293.55 a week, up from £239.52 a week, for a three-bedroom flat in WC1. The tribunal determined a market rent of £917 a week from 6 April 2026, having valued the flat from its own knowledge at £1,038 a week and deducted £121 a week for the service charge and for the tenant's responsibility for internal decoration and minor repairs. The tenant's request for a later start on hardship grounds was not supported by evidence, and the tribunal did not defer the start date.
The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.
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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
- “…new rent takes effect 6 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 23 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £293.55 per week in place of the existing rent of £239.52 per week to take effect from 6 April 2026. On 10 March 2026, 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
- “…Rent Determined £917 per week Date the new rent takes effect 6 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 23 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £293.55 per week in place of the existing rent of £239.52 per week to take effect from 6 April 2026. On 10 March 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlo…”