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158 Revidge Rd, Blackburn. BB2 6EB

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 19 June 2025Case MAN/00EX/MNR/2025/0773
Rent before
£725
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,100
+51.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£875
+£150 a month (+20.7%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 June 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed raising the rent from £725 a month to £1,100 a month for a five-bedroom mid-terraced house in BB2. The tribunal determined a rent of £875 a month, effective from 1 June 2025, after starting from a good-order market rent of £1,100 a month and deducting £175 for neglect and repair and £50 for the white goods supplied by the tenant.

What decided it:Property conditionFurnishing

Neither side gave the tribunal comparable lettings.

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Also in the decision

  • The rent was reduced for the property's condition
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…n consequence of service of a section 13 HA 1988 notice by the Respondent dated 9th April 2025. The notice proposed a new rent of £1,100.00 per calendar month, to take effect from 3rd August 2024, in place of the (then) current rent of £725.00 per calendar month. Issues The following issues were identified for determination by the Tribunal: The market rent for the property which could be achieved if it were in good letting order; Whethe…”
Asked for
“…to an assured shorthold tenancy which commenced in August 2023. This application (dated 29th April 2025) arises in consequence of service of a section 13 HA 1988 notice by the Respondent dated 9th April 2025. The notice proposed a new rent of £1,100.00 per calendar month, to take effect from 3rd August 2024, in place of the (then) current rent of £725.00 per calendar month. Issues The following issues were identified for determination b…”
Tribunal set
“…(aka Perings) Respondent : Zakiya Patel Type of Application : Section 14, Housing Act 1988 - Market Rent Determination Tribunal Members : Judge J Stringer Mr J Gallagher MRICS Date of Decision : 19th June 2025 DECISION The rent is £875.00 per calendar month. The new rent takes effect from 1st June 2025. REASONS Preliminary Matters In accordance with the 'Practice Direction from the Senior President of Tribunals: Reasons for decisions',…”

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  1. 35 Bower Fold, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2AS
    Full increase, 3-bed house, 2 Sept 2026, new rules
    Was £1,050, asked £1,160
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    Part of it, House, 28 Jul 2026, pre-Act rules
    Was £1,000, asked £1,700
    £1,500