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85 Dulverton Vale Bells Lane Nottingham NG8 6EB

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 29 July 2026Case BIR/00FY/MNR/2025/0860
Rent before
£620
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£950
+53.2% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£845
+£225 a month (+36.3%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 9 July 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £950.00 a month, up from £620.00 a month, for a three-bedroom semi-detached house in NG8. The tribunal determined a market rent of £845.00 a month, starting on 9 July 2026 rather than the landlord's proposed 20 January 2026, because it found the earlier start would cause the tenant undue hardship. The tribunal started from a market rent of £1,050.00 a month and deducted £205.00 for the property's condition, including part double glazing, worn carpets and ongoing mould and damp.

What decided it:Property conditionHardship

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
  • A later start was granted for hardship
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…es effect 9th July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 2nd December 2025, the landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £950.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £620.00 pcm to take effect from 20th January 2026. 2. On 3rd December 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent…”
Asked for
“…ermined £845.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 9th July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 2nd December 2025, the landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £950.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £620.00 pcm to take effect from 20th January 2026. 2. On 3rd December 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the ten…”
Tribunal set
“…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 S Sahota Date of Decision 9th July 2026 Date of Issue 29 July 2026 Rent Determined £845.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 9th July 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 2nd December 2025, the landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 198…”

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