Flat B, 96 Dalyell Rd, Brixton, London SW9 9UP
No increasePre-Act rulesDecided 27 October 2025Case LON/00AY/MNR/2025/0874
Rent before
£1,300
a month
Matched in the decision textLandlord asked for
£1,800
+38.5% on the rent before
Matched in the decision textTribunal set
£1,300
+£0 a month (0.0%)
Matched in the decision textBackdatedThe new rent took effect from 6 July 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £1,800 a month for a furnished one-bedroom flat in SW9, up from £1,300 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,300 a month, effective from 6 July 2025. It valued the property at £1,700 a month in good tenantable condition, then made deductions for damp and mould, the kitchen and the general condition of the property.
What decided it:Property condition
Summary written by an AI model from the published decision and checked automatically for names and figures. How
Also in the decision
- The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
- The rent was reduced for the property's condition
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…from 6 July 2025. ____________________________________ SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 2 June 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £ 1,800 per month in place of the existing rent of £ 1,300 per month to take effect from 6 July 2025. 2 2. On 24 June 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to…”
- Asked for
- “…of £1,300 per calendar month with effect from 6 July 2025. ____________________________________ SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 2 June 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £ 1,800 per month in place of the existing rent of £ 1,300 per month to take effect from 6 July 2025. 2 2. On 24 June 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the L…”
- Tribunal set
- “…ress of Premises The Tribunal members were Flat B, 96 Dalyell Road, Brixton, London, SW9 9UP Mr O Dowty MRICS Mr L Packer Landlord Mrs Gita De Sparham Address 51 Dymock Street, London, SW6 3ET Tenant Ms Deepa Soheila 1. The rent is: £ 1,300 Per Cal Month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3) 2. The date the decision takes effect is: 6 July 2025 3. The amount included for services is not applicable…”
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