The Rent Assessment Committee

The Rent Assessment Committee is an independent body made up of three members, a lawyer, a property valuer and one other.

The Committee will determine what they consider to be the market rent that the landlord can reasonably expect to obtain. They will consider any representations made by either the landlord or tenant. You can submit your representations in writing or request an informal hearing.

The London Rent Assessment Committee
Whittington House
19-30 Alfred Place
London WC1 7LR
Tel: 020 7446 7700
Fax: 020 7637 1250

If you are an Assured Shorthold Tenant then you have an additional right to refer your rent to the Rent Assessment Committee if you believe that your rent is significantly higher the going market rent.

If your tenancy commenced before 28th February 1997 then you have the right to refer the rent to the Rent Assessment Committee at any time during the original fixed term.

If your tenancy commenced on or after the 28th February 1997 then you have the right to refer the rent to the Rent Assessment Committee at any time within the first 6 months of the original tenancy.