192 Wheatland Lane, Seacombe, Wallasey, CH44 7DQ
The new rent takes effect from 23 October 2026.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £650 per calendar month, up from £450 per calendar month, for a mid-terraced house in CH44. The tenant argued for £500 per calendar month because of a roof leak, ceiling damage and damp, and the tribunal accepted these condition concerns but found they did not justify a reduction. The tribunal determined the market rent at £650 per calendar month from 23 October 2026, relying largely on its own knowledge of local rents, and refused the tenant's request for a later start because no financial evidence was provided.
Only the landlord 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
- The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…om ceiling during periods of rainfall, and damp and mould affecting both the kitchen and the bedroom. She submitted photographic evidence in support of those complaints. 18. The Tenant submits that the proposed increase from £450 per month to £650 per month, representing an increase of approximately 44%, is unreasonable in circumstances where those repair issues remain outstanding. She maintains that the proposed rent does not reflect t…”
- Asked for
- “…50.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 23 October 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 11 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £650.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent stated in the notice to be £450.00 pcm to take effect from 26 July 2026. 2. On 15 July 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act…”
- Tribunal set
- “…of Application 15 July 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge L White Tribunal Member J Gittus MRICS Date of Decision 6 October 2026 Rent Determined £650.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 23 October 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 11 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housi…”