22 Birdie Lane, Little Hulton, Greater Manchester M38 9BT
No increaseNew rulesDecided 17 September 2026Case MAN/00BR/MRA/2026/0064
Rent before
£1,050
a month
Matched in the decision textLandlord asked for
£1,100
+4.8% on the rent before
Matched in the decision textTribunal set
£1,050
+£0 a month (0.0%)
Matched in the decision textThe new rent takes effect from 25 September 2026.
In short
The landlord asked for a rent of £1,100 per calendar month for a semi-detached house in M38, up from £1,050 per calendar month. The tribunal determined the market rent at £1,050 per calendar month from 25 September 2026. It found the comparable evidence difficult to assess and was not satisfied that market rents had risen since the property was let at £1,050 per calendar month in July 2025.
What decided it:Comparables rejected
Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.
Summary written by an AI model from the published decision and checked automatically for names and figures. How
Also in the decision
- The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…s not stated. 2. The tenancy commenced on 25 July 2025 at a rent of £1,050 per calendar month. 3. By a Landlord's notice proposing a new rent (Form 4A) notice dated 20 May 2026, the Landlord proposed an increase in rent from £1,050 to £1,100 per calendar month with effect from 25 July 2026. 4. The Tenants challenged the proposed increase and applied to the Tribunal for a determination of the market rent. Allocation of Repairs between La…”
- Asked for
- “…of the application, only receiving maternity pay and the other tenant is working 36 hours a week at £13.45 per hour (£484.45) and a reduction in business income. Respondent's Position 17. The Landlord contends that the proposed rent of £1,100 per calendar month remains below the prevailing market rent for comparable properties. 18. The Landlord relies upon evidence of comparable properties within the same development and immediate loca…”
- Tribunal set
- “…ndlord's Representative N/A Type of Application Determination of rent. Sections 13 and 14 Housing Act 1988 (as amended) Tribunal Members Judge Watkin Valuer Member - Nigel Foster FRICS Date of Decision 17 September 2026 Rent Determined £1,050 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 25 September 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. The Property is a modern semi-detached house situated at 22 Birdie Lane, Little Hulton, Gr…”
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