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17 Byfield Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 1RW

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 6 August 2026Case MAN/00FD/MNR/2026/0033
Rent before
£550
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£650
+18.2% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£600
+£50 a month (+9.1%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 22 January 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £650 a month, up from £550 a month, for a three-bedroom house in DN17. The tribunal, valuing the property from its own knowledge at £750 a month in good order, determined a market rent of £600 a month from 22 January 2026. It made deductions of 10% for defects to plumbing, heating and electrical services, 5% for damp and mould affecting decorations, and 5% for neglected management.

What decided it:Property condition

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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…s effect 22nd January 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 11th December 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £650 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £550 pcm to take effect from 22nd January 2026. 2. By email dated 19th January 2026 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a n…”
Asked for
“…ned £600.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 22nd January 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 11th December 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £650 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £550 pcm to take effect from 22nd January 2026. 2. By email dated 19th January 2026 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, th…”
Tribunal set
“…January 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Hefin Lewis FRICS - Valuer Chair Julie Chisholm- Tribunal Member Date of Decision 6th August 2026 Rent Determined £600.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 22nd January 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 11th December 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act…”