34b Suffolk Road, Barking, London, IG114 7QW

This confirmed the landlord's proposed figure of £1,150/month. The rent before the increase was £800/month.

Stated in the decision as "£1,150.00 per calendar month". Decided 1 Jul 2026.

What this decision means

In an open-market rent case, the tribunal determines what the property would reasonably let for on the open market — usually after a tenant refers a Section 13 rent increase notice. The panel (typically including a chartered surveyor) considers local comparable lettings and the property's condition, and may deduct for disrepair or tenant improvements.

Read the full reasoning in the official decision: gov.uk decision page · decision PDF. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.