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35 Bower Fold, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2AS

Full increaseNew rulesDecided 2 September 2026Case MAN/00EX/MRA/2026/0066
Rent before
£1,050
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,160
+10.5% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,160
+£110 a month (+10.5%)
Matched in the decision text

The new rent takes effect from 24 September 2026.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,160.00 per calendar month, up from £1,050.00 per calendar month, for a three-bedroom house in BB2. The tribunal determined the rent at £1,160.00 per calendar month from 24 September 2026, relying on its own expertise and general knowledge of local rents and finding the property in good order with no deductions.

What decided it:Hardship

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 tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…September 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 20 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,160.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1050.00 pcm to take effect from 24 July 2026. 2. On 18 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
“…ation 2 September 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 24 September 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 20 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,160.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1050.00 pcm to take effect from 24 July 2026. 2. On 18 July 2026, under Section 14 (A3) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant refer…”
Tribunal set
“…te of Application 18 July 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Tribunal Judge Brown Mr H Thomas, FRICS Date of Decision 2 September 2026 Rent Determined £1,160.00 per calendar month Date of Valuation 2 September 2026 Date the new rent takes effect 24 September 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 20 May 2026, the Landlord served a notice under S…”

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