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Apartment 120, Merlin House, 278 Fog Lane, Manchester, M19 1UD

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 28 August 2026Case MAN/00BN/MNR/2026/0324
Rent before
£850
a month
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Landlord asked for
£1,000
+17.6% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£950
+£100 a month (+11.8%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 June 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,000 a month, up from £850 a month, for a two-bedroom flat in M19. The tribunal determined a new rent of £950 a month, taking effect on 1 June 2026. It valued the flat at £1,000 a month in good order, relying on the landlord's comparables and its own knowledge, then deducted £50 a month for unfinished bathroom works and flooring defects.

What decided it:Property conditionComparables rejected

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
Asked for
“…950.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 01 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,000.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent stated in the notice to be £850.00 pcm to take effect from 01 June 2026. 2. On 28 May 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act…”
Tribunal set
“…f Application 28 May 2026 Type of Application Determination of an Open-Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Judge L White Tribunal Member J Faulkner FRICS Date of Decision 28 August 2026 Rent Determined £950.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 01 June 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 30 April 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13 (2) (as amended) of the Housin…”

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