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69 Station Road, Ossett, WF5 8AY

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 29 June 2026Case MAN/00DB/MNR/2026/0260
Rent before
£725
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£850
+17.2% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£775
+£50 a month (+6.9%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 25 May 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £850.00 per calendar month for a two-bedroom flat in WF5, up from £725.00 per calendar month. The tribunal determined the market rent at £775.00 per calendar month from 25 May 2026, starting from £800.00 per calendar month for the property in good order. It then deducted £25.00 for the condition of the kitchen and window frames.

What decided it:Property condition

Only the tenant 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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…ent takes effect 25 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 14 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £850.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £725.00 pcm to take effect from 25 May 2026. 2. On 4 May 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribun…”
Asked for
“…nt Determined £775.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 25 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 14 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £850.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £725.00 pcm to take effect from 25 May 2026. 2. On 4 May 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred t…”
Tribunal set
“…sentative Date of Application 4 May 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 29 June 2026 Rent Determined £775.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 25 May 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 14 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 whic…”