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13 Key Croft, Shortstown, Bedford MK42 0NU

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 9 June 2026Case CAM/00KB/MNR/2026/0059
Rent before
£1,300
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,800
+38.5% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,700
+£400 a month (+30.8%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 11 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord asked for a rent of £1800 a month for a three-bedroom detached house in MK42, up from £1300 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1700 a month, effective 11 April 2026, relying on its own expert knowledge and the comparables from both parties. It gave the landlord's comparable in Dorset little weight as completely out of area, and made no deduction for condition because the property was in good order.

What decided it:Comparables rejected

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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…effect 11 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 05 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1800.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1300.00 pcm to take effect from 11 April 2026. On 23 March 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tri…”
Asked for
“…ined £1700.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 11 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 05 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1800.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1300.00 pcm to take effect from 11 April 2026. On 23 March 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referr…”
Tribunal set
“…drea & Co Date of Application 23 March 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr N Swain MRICS - Chair Mrs A Usher Date of Decision 09 June 2026 Rent Determined £1700.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 11 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 05 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act…”

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    Full increase, 4-bed house, 23 Sept 2026, pre-Act rules
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    Full increase, 3-bed house, 9 Jul 2026, pre-Act rules
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    Full increase, 2-bed house, 18 May 2026, pre-Act rules
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    Full increase, 2-bed flat, 2 Aug 2025, pre-Act rules
    Was £950, asked £1,050
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