42 Brooke Road Grays Essex RM17 5BN

The landlord asked for £800/month — the tribunal cut it by 19%, saving £150 a month (£1,800 a year). The rent before the increase was £450/month.

Stated in the decision as "£650 per month". Decided 11 Sept 2025.

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.