1-bed furnished flat, Achilles Close, Southwark SE1: rent tribunal decision
Landlord proposed £1,600; the First-tier Tribunal set £1,450 (−9.4%) on 7 Jul 2026 under the earlier rules. Case LON/00BE/MNR/2026/0278.
- Decided
- 7 Jul 2026
- Applied
- 28 Apr 2026
- Wait
- 70 days
- Rules
- Earlier rules
- Notice start date
- 1 Jun 2026
- Decided on
- The papers
- Council
- Southwark
- Tribunal region
- London
- Type
- Flat
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Furnishing
- Furnished
- Size
- 37 m²
- EPC
- D
- Double glazing
- Yes
- Parking
- Yes
As the tribunal described the home in its decision.
What the decision shows
The landlord proposed £1,600 a month (+20.8% on the £1,325 already paid). The tribunal set £1,450, £150 a month (−9.4%) below the proposal: about £1,800 over a year.
Damp or mould came up in the decision. Condition the landlord is responsible for is usually deducted from the market rent.
Evidence and issues
- ✓ Landlord sent comparables
- Tenant sent comparables
- Achieved rents cited
- Asking rents cited
- ✓ Portal listings cited
- ✓ Disrepair raised
- ✓ Damp or mould raised
- Hearing held
- Home inspected
- ✓ Landlord used an agent
- Hardship delay asked for
- Landlord ordered to repay the £47 fee
- Notice validity raised
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