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51 Caroline Court, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3NG

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 13 August 2026Case BIR/41UC/MNR/2025/0859
Rent before
£495
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£750
+51.5% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£690
+£195 a month (+39.4%)
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 £750 a month, up from the existing £495 a month, for a two-bedroom flat in DE14. The tribunal determined a rent of £690 a month, starting from 1 May 2026 rather than the landlord’s proposed date because the increase would cause the tenant undue hardship. It reduced its market valuation of £825 a month for the condition of the windows, carpets and bathroom and for the washing machine and fridge being supplied by the tenant.

What decided it:Property conditionFurnishingHardship

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 rent was reduced for the property's condition
  • The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…the new rent takes effect 1st May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 23rd October 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £750.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £495.00 to take effect from 1st December 2025. 2. On 30th November 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to…”
Asked for
“…etermined £690.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1st May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 23rd October 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £750.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £495.00 to take effect from 1st December 2025. 2. On 30th November 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the L…”
Tribunal set
“…plication 30th November 2025 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr G S Freckelton FRICS (Chairman) Mrs K Bentley Date of Decision 4th August 2026 Rent Determined £690.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1st May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 23rd October 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988…”

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