3 Colston Rise, Ampthill, MK45 2GN
Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 9 July 2026Case CAM/00KC/MNR/2026/0098
Rent before
£1,095
a month
Matched in the decision textLandlord asked for
£1,300
+18.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision textTribunal set
£1,150
+£55 a month (+5.0%)
Matched in the decision textBackdatedThe new rent took effect from 19 June 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed £1,300 a month for a first-floor flat in MK45, up from £1,095 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,150 a month, effective 19 June 2026, relying on the tenant's comparable advertised lettings at £1,100 to £1,200 a month and its own expertise. The landlord did not respond to the application.
What decided it:A party didn't respond
Only the tenant 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
- “…kes effect 19 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 24 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1300 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,095 pcm to take effect from 19 June 2026. On 30 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribun…”
- Asked for
- “…2026 Rent Determined £1, 150 pcm Date the new rent takes effect 19 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 24 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1300 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,095 pcm to take effect from 19 June 2026. On 30 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred th…”
- Tribunal set
- “…we would expect the property to let for in the open market if it was in the same general condition as the comparable properties including having white goods and curtains provided by the landlord. The Tribunal therefore determines the market rent at £1,150 per calendar month. The full valuation is shown below: Starting Rent £1,095 pcm Market rent Decision £1150 pcm 12. Therefore, the Tribunal determines the market rent at £1150 per cale…”