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54 Boater Drive, Houghton Regis, Luton, LU5 6SQ

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 2 June 2026Case CAM/09UB/MNR/2026/0053
Rent before
£1,595
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,700
+6.6% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,650
+£55 a month (+3.4%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 13 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed £1,700 a month for a three-bedroom semi-detached house in LU5, up from £1,595 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,650 a month from 13 May 2026, relying on its own expertise and local knowledge. It found several comparables were in different areas or were larger properties, and refused the tenant's request for a later start because hardship was not shown.

What decided it:Comparables rejectedLocationHardship

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
  • The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…ent takes effect 13 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 11 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,700 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,595 pcm to take effect from 13 May 2026. 2. On 20 March 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Trib…”
Asked for
“…ent Determined £1,650 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 13 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 11 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,700 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,595 pcm to take effect from 13 May 2026. 2. On 20 March 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred…”
Tribunal set
“…rd's Representative N/A Date of Application 20 March 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge A Arul David Hunt Date of Decision 2 June 2026 Rent Determined £1,650 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 13 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 11 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which…”

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