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170 Lincoln Crescent, Biggleswade, SG18 8HR

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 7 August 2026Case CAM/00KC/MNR/2026/0103
Rent before
£1,050
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,200
+14.3% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,150
+£100 a month (+9.5%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 24 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,200 a month, up from £1,050 a month, for a two-bedroom house in SG18. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,150 a month from 24 May 2026, finding that neither side's comparable properties were directly comparable and that the subject property, a cluster house, was likely smaller than the semi-detached house in the landlord's guide. The tenant's request for a later start on hardship grounds was refused because no evidence of hardship was provided.

What decided it:Comparables rejectedSize

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
“…takes effect 24 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 08 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,200.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,050.00 pcm to take effect from 24 May 2026. 2. On 01 May 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
“…ent Determined £1,150 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 24 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 08 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,200.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,050.00 pcm to take effect from 24 May 2026. 2. On 01 May 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant refe…”
Tribunal set
“…n 01 May 2026 Type of Application Determination of an open-market rent under sections 13 and 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge Wendy Banks Tribunal Member David Hunt MRICS Date of Decision 07 August 2026 Rent Determined £1,150 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 24 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 08 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which…”

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