125 Acacia Crescent, Beech Hill, Wigan, WN6 8NU
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 29 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord asked for £850 a month for a three-bedroom semi-detached house in WN6, up from £595 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £800 a month, effective from 29 May 2026, after deducting £50 from its £850 a month figure for the property in good order for poor windows, a damaged kitchen worktop and generally dated condition. It found that undue hardship was not established, so the new rent starts on the date in the landlord's notice.
The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.
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Also in the decision
- The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
- The rent was reduced for the property's condition
- The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…ent takes effect 29 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 22 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £850.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £595.00 pcm to take effect from 29 May 2026. 2. On 27 May 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribu…”
- Asked for
- “…nt Determined £800.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 29 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 22 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £850.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £595.00 pcm to take effect from 29 May 2026. 2. On 27 May 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred…”
- Tribunal set
- “…l Healds Date of Application 27 May 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr S Wanderer MRICS - Chair Mr S Harvey Date of Decision 20 July 2026 Rent Determined £800.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 29 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 22 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 whic…”