43 Lawrence Road Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 0LS
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 30 December 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £1,590 a month for a two-bedroom mid-terraced house in SG18, where the passing rent was £1,250 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,200 a month from 30 December 2025, having valued the property at £1,250 a month in fitted and good order and reducing that by £50 a month because of persistent cold spots and mould. The tribunal decided the case on the papers, without a hearing or inspection, relying on its own knowledge of Biggleswade rents as neither party provided comparable lettings.
The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.
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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
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…s not include other services. 3 The tenancy is now an assured periodic calendar monthly tenancy. It had originally been granted for a fixed 12 months term on 30 December 2024 following earlier grants of fixed terms. The passing rent was £1,250 pcm. The original tenancy was from 30 December 2022 at £1,100 pcm. A copy of the current tenancy was provided. Directions 4 Directions, dated 22 December 2025, for the progression of the case, wer…”
- Asked for
- “…the new rent sought, from tenants of the Property, regarding a notice of increase of rent served by the landlord, under S.13 of the Housing Act 1988 (the Act). © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2013 2 The notice dated 14 October 2025, proposed a new rent of £1,590 per calendar month exclusive, with effect from and including 30 December 2025. This rent does not include other services. 3 The tenancy is now an assured periodic calendar monthly tenancy. I…”
- Tribunal set
- “…s, for £1250 per calendar month, fully fitted and in good order. From the representations the Tribunal found that the minor but persistent issue of cold spots and mould growth warranted a small reduction of £50 pcm. The new rent will therefore be £1,200 pcm with effect from 30 December 2025. Although the landlord is not obliged to charge this rent and may charge a significantly lower rent as a result of their own choice, policy, or gove…”
Other decisions in SG18
All of SG18- 170 Lincoln Crescent, Biggleswade, SG18 8HRPart of it, 2-bed house, 7 Aug 2026, pre-Act rulesWas £1,050, asked £1,200£1,150Was £1,050, asked £1,200
- £950Was £825, asked £1,200