17 Elgar Close, Plaistow, London, E13 9EW LON/00BB/MNR/2025/0932

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No LON/00BB/MNR/2025/0932
Between
Mr Muhammed AneesApplicantGB Properties LtdRespondentMr Mohammed AneesTenantGB Properties LtdLandlord
Before
Mr C Norman FRICSMs Carolyn Barton MRICSDate 8 May 2026Property: 17 Elgar Close, Plaistow, London, E13 9EW, GB PropertiesType of application: Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act

DECISION

The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,300 per calendar month with effect from 18 August 2025. ____________________________________ © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2026 FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) 2 SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 15 July 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £ 1,300 in place of the existing rent of £ 1,160 per month to take effect from 18 August 2025.[2]On 15 August 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal for determination of a market rent. The Tenant’s referral was incorrectly dated 15 October 2025 but was received by the Tribunal on 17 August 2025. Inspection[3]The Tribunal did not inspect the property but considered this case on the basis of the papers provided by the parties. Evidence[4]The Tribunal has considered the written submissions provided by the Tenant in their application form and the Reply from the Landlord. Determination and Valuation[5]Having consideration of the comparable evidence proved by the parties and of our own expert, general knowledge of rental values in the area, we consider that the open market rent for the property in its current condition would be in the region of £1300 per calendar month. We do not consider that any adjustments are necessary.[6]The full valuation is shown below: Market Rent £1,300 per calendar month[7]The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,300 per calendar month Decision[8]The Tribunal therefore determined that the rent at which the subject property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing Landlord under an assured tenancy was £1,300 per calendar month.[9]The Tribunal directs the new rent of £1,300 per month to take effect on 18 August 2025 This being the date as set out in the Landlord’s Notice of Increase. Chairman: Mr C Norman FRICS Date: 8 May 2026 APPEAL PROVISIONS These summary reasons are provided to give the parties an indication as to how the Tribunal made its decision. If either party wishes to appeal this decision, they should first make a request for full reasons and the details of how to appeal will be set out in the full reasons. Any subsequent application for permission to appeal should be made on Form RP PTA. 3 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. LON/00BB/MNR/2025/0932 Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination) Housing Act 1988 Section 14 Address of Premises 17 Elgar Close, Plaistow, London, E13 9EW The Tribunal members were Mr Charles Norman FRICS Ms Carolyn Barton MRICS Landlord Address Tenant[1]The rent is: £ 1,300 GB Properties 7 Ravenings Parade Goodmayes Road Ilford IG3 9NR Mr Mohammed Anees Per month[2]The date the decision takes effect is: (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3) 18 August 2025 *3. The amount included for services is not applicable *4. Service charges are variable and are not included[5]Date assured tenancy commenced 18 October 2023 Per Length of the term or rental period[7]Allocation of liability for repairs Monthly Landlord[8]Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord 2 sofas, dining table, coffee table, 2 cupboards, dressing table, bed.[9]Description of premises Moden one bedroom house with bedroom, living room/kitchen, bathroom/WC. MR22 Chairman Mr Charles Norman FRICS Date of Decision 8 May 2026 MR22 --- decision_2.pdf --- 1 Case Reference : LON/00BB/MNR/2025/0932 Property : 17 Elgar Close, Plaistow, London, E13 9EW Tenant : Mr Muhammed Anees Landlord : GB Properties Ltd Date of Objection : 17 August 2025 Type of Application : Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal : Mr C Norman FRICS Ms Carolyn Barton MRICS Date of Summary Reasons : 8 May 2026 _______________________________________________ DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,300 per calendar month with effect from 18 August 2025. ____________________________________ © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2026 FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) 2 SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 15 July 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £ 1,300 in place of the existing rent of £ 1,160 per month to take effect from 18 August 2025.[2]On 15 August 2025 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal for determination of a market rent. The Tenant’s referral was incorrectly dated 15 October 2025 but was received by the Tribunal on 17 August 2025. Inspection[3]The Tribunal did not inspect the property but considered this case on the basis of the papers provided by the parties. Evidence[4]The Tribunal has considered the written submissions provided by the Tenant in their application form and the Reply from the Landlord. Determination and Valuation[5]Having consideration of the comparable evidence proved by the parties and of our own expert, general knowledge of rental values in the area, we consider that the open market rent for the property in its current condition would be in the region of £1300 per calendar month. We do not consider that any adjustments are necessary.[6]The full valuation is shown below: Market Rent £1,300 per calendar month[7]The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,300 per calendar month Decision[8]The Tribunal therefore determined that the rent at which the subject property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing Landlord under an assured tenancy was £1,300 per calendar month.[9]The Tribunal directs the new rent of £1,300 per month to take effect on 18 August 2025 This being the date as set out in the Landlord’s Notice of Increase. Chairman: Mr C Norman FRICS Date: 8 May 2026 3 APPEAL PROVISIONS These summary reasons are provided to give the parties an indication as to how the Tribunal made its decision. If either party wishes to appeal this decision, they should first make a request for full reasons and the details of how to appeal will be set out in the full reasons. Any subsequent application for permission to appeal should be made on Form RP PTA.