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2 Dale View Cottages, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland Durham, DL14 9BL

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 10 September 2026Case MAN/00EJ/MNR/2026/0364
Rent before
£550
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£630
+14.5% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£600
+£50 a month (+9.1%)
Matched in the decision text

The new rent takes effect from 12 September 2026.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £630.00 per calendar month, up from £550.00 per calendar month. The tribunal determined a rent of £600.00 per calendar month for this two-bedroom bungalow in DL14, effective from 12 September 2026. Neither party provided comparable rental evidence, so the tribunal relied on its own knowledge of rental values in the area, the market increase since the last determination, and the parties' indications, including the landlord's view that £600.00 was acceptable.

The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.

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  • The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…September 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 9 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £630.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £ 550.00 pcm to take effect from 12 July 2026. 2. On 20 July 2026, under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tri…”
Asked for
“…ion 10 September 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 12 September 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 9 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £630.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £ 550.00 pcm to take effect from 12 July 2026. 2. On 20 July 2026, under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referre…”
Tribunal set
“…p Date of Application 20 July 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge R Anderson Mr N Foster FRICS Date of Decision 10 September 2026 Rent Determined £600 per calendar month Date of Valuation 10 September 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 12 September 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 9 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Sect…”