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40 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7QR

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 17 July 2026Case CAM/26UL/MNR/2026/0094
Rent before
£1,250
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,450
+16.0% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,300
+£50 a month (+4.0%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1450 a month, up from £1250 a month, for a two-bedroom flat in AL9. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1300 a month, effective from 1 May 2026. It started from a £1450 a month comparable in the same block and then deducted for the dated kitchen and bathroom, worn carpets, and the storage heaters and loft insulation.

What decided it:Property condition

Only the tenant 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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…es effect 1 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 16 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1450 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1250 pcm to take effect from 1 May 2026. On 29 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 Tribunal…”
Asked for
“…July 2026 Rent Determined £1300 Date the new rent takes effect 1 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 16 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1450 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1250 pcm to take effect from 1 May 2026. On 29 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the L…”
Tribunal set
“…rvices. Date of Application 29 April 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge Alice Holtom Dr Jan Wilcox FRICS Date of Decision 17 July 2026 Rent Determined £1300 Date the new rent takes effect 1 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. On 16 February 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a…”