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127 Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2AG

No increasePre-Act rulesDecided 25 August 2026Case CAM/26UC/MNR/2026/0121
Rent before
£1,950
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£2,075
+6.4% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,950
+£0 a month (0.0%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 25 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent from £1,950 to £2,075 a month for a house in HP1. The tribunal determined the market rent at £1,950 a month, effective 25 May 2026, so the rent does not increase. It gave little weight to the comparables from both parties, relied on its own expertise, and did not accept that damp, roof felt or conservatory issues reduced the rent.

What decided it:Comparables rejectedProperty conditionHardship

Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.

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Also in the decision

  • The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
  • The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…t 25 May 2026 OFFICIAL REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 9 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988, which proposed a new rent of £2,075 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,950 pcm, to take effect from 25 May 2026. In the course of these proceedings, the Landlord then sought to withdraw the notice however the Tenant did not agree to such withdrawal so the…”
Asked for
“…£1,950 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 25 May 2026 OFFICIAL REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 9 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988, which proposed a new rent of £2,075 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,950 pcm, to take effect from 25 May 2026. In the course of these proceedings, the Landlord then sought to withdraw the notice how…”
Tribunal set
“…na Parrott Date of Application 21 May 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge A. Arul Patrick McGreal MRICS Date of Decision 25 August 2026 Rent Determined £1,950 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 25 May 2026 OFFICIAL REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 9 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing…”