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Flat B, 131 Lord Lane, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0RZ

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 3 July 2026Case MAN/00BP/MNR/2026/0201
Rent before
£525
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£700
+33.3% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£600
+£75 a month (+14.3%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 30 April 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a new rent of £700 a month, up from £525 a month, for a first-floor studio flat in M35. The tribunal determined a market rent of £600 a month, starting 30 April 2026, relying on its own expert knowledge and general knowledge of rents in the area because neither party provided comparable rental evidence. The tenant's request for a later start on hardship grounds was not granted, as the tribunal found the tenant had not supplied enough evidence to show undue hardship.

What decided it:A party didn't respondHardship

The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.

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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
“…nt takes effect 30 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 4 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £700.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £525.00 pcm to take effect from 30 April 2026. 2. On 7 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tr…”
Asked for
“…t Determined £600.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 30 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 4 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £700.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £525.00 pcm to take effect from 30 April 2026. 2. On 7 April 2026, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referr…”
Tribunal set
“…gents Date of Application 7 April 2026 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Morgan Williams FRICS - Chair Ms S Johnson Date of Decision 3 July 2026 Rent Determined £600.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 30 April 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 4 March 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 whi…”

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