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15 The Dene, Blackburn, BB2 7QS

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 28 July 2026Case MAN/00EX/MNR/2026/0331
Rent before
£1,000
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,700
+70.0% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,500
+£500 a month (+50.0%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 July 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent from £1,000 a month to £1,700 a month for a four-bedroom detached house in BB2. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,500 a month, starting 1 July 2026 rather than the date proposed, because the increase would cause the tenant undue hardship. It deducted from a £1,700 a month starting figure for water damage to ceilings, general wear and tear, and external fencing and paving, and gave limited weight to web-based market assessments and the landlord's agent assessments.

What decided it:Property conditionComparables rejectedHardship

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 rent was reduced for the property's condition
  • A later start was granted for hardship
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…takes effect 1st July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 21st April 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,700 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,000 pcm to take effect from 4th June 2026. 2. On 3rd June 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
“…termined £1,500.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1st July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 21st April 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,700 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,000 pcm to take effect from 4th June 2026. 2. On 3rd June 2026 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referre…”
Tribunal set
“…une 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr. Hefin Lewis FRICS - Valuer Chair Mr. Sean Harvey- Tribunal Member Date of Decision 28th July 2026 Rent Determined £1,500.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1st July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 21st April 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988…”

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