50 Colmore Avenue, Spital, Wirral, CH63 9NL
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 25 February 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed a new rent of £1200 per calendar month, up from £810 per calendar month, for a three-bedroom semi-detached house in CH63. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1050 per calendar month, effective from 25 February 2026, deciding the case on the papers without an inspection. Its reasons were its own general knowledge of market rents in the vicinity and the area's residential character, with amenities close by and commuting distance to Liverpool.
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 tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…kes effect 25 February 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 20 October 2025, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1200 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £810 pcm to take effect from 14 December 2025. 2. On 10 December 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to th…”
- Asked for
- “…termined £1050 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 25 February 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 20 October 2025, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1200 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £810 pcm to take effect from 14 December 2025. 2. On 10 December 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant ref…”
- Tribunal set
- “…ate of Application 10 December 2025 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge Watkin Valuer Member - Ian James MRICS Date of Decision 17 Apri 2026 Rent Determined £1050 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 25 February 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 20 October 2025, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988…”