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Apt. 516, 1 Stafford St, Liverpool, L3 8LY

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 18 May 2026Case MAN/00BY/MNR/2026/0068
Rent before
£1,210
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,395
+15.3% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,250
+£40 a month (+3.3%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 17 February 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,395 a month, up from £1,210 a month. The tribunal determined a market rent of £1,250 a month, effective from 17 February 2026, for a furnished two-bedroom flat in L3. It gave most weight to the tenants' comparable lettings, rejected the two larger, better-specified comparables, and noted that the landlord made no representations.

What decided it:Comparables rejectedA party didn't respond

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
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Rent before
“…effect 17 February 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 14 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,395.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,210.00 pcm to take effect from 17 February 2026. 2. On 13 February 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent…”
Asked for
“…ined £1,250.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 17 February 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 14 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,395.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £1,210.00 pcm to take effect from 17 February 2026. 2. On 13 February 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Te…”
Tribunal set
“…tive Date of Application 13 February 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr S Wanderer MRICS - Chair Mrs A Usher Date of Decision 18 May 2026 Rent Determined £1,250.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 17 February 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 14 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act…”

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