5 Union Close, Hattersley, Hyde, Hyde, SK14 3GJ
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
For a two-bedroom end-terrace house in SK14, the landlord proposed a market rent of £1,150 a month excluding council tax and utilities, in place of the existing £1,250 a month including utilities, from 1 May 2026. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,125 a month from 1 May 2026, valuing the property as unfurnished at £1,100 a month from the parties' comparables and its own knowledge, then adding £25 a month for the part-furnished items. The tenant's claim of financial hardship was not accepted, so the new rent starts on the date in the landlord's notice.
Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.
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Also in the decision
- The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…se involves a proposed reduction in rent. On 30 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,150.00 per calendar month(pcm) excluding utility bills in place of the existing rent of £1,250.00 pcm including utility bills 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…”
- Asked for
- “…ONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. Unusually for this jurisdiction, this case involves a proposed reduction in rent. On 30 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,150.00 per calendar month(pcm) excluding utility bills in place of the existing rent of £1,250.00 pcm including utility bills to take effect from 1 May 2026. On 29 April 2026, under Section 13(4…”
- Tribunal set
- “…evy LLP Date of Application 29 April 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr S Wanderer MRICS - Chair Ms S Latham Date of Decision 3 June 2026 Rent Determined £1,125.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. 3. Unusually for this jurisdiction, this case involves a proposed reduction in rent. On 30…”