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MAN/00BM/MNR/2026/0284

A First-tier Tribunal decision on the rent for a 4+-bedroom detached house in M45.

Decided
6 July 2026
Postcode district
M45
Property
4+-bedroom, Detached house, 127 m², false
Rent before
£1,800 a month
Landlord proposed
£2,000 a month
Tribunal determined
£1,800 a month-10.0% on the proposal
Payable from
15 May 2026
Rules applied
Renters’ Rights Act

What the tribunal said

The tribunal determined that the open market rent for the property in its current condition is £1,800 per month, equal to the existing rent. The tribunal relied on local comparable properties and its own expert knowledge, concluding that the landlord's proposed increase to £2,000 per month exceeded open market value.

The property

Four-bedroom property with central heating, double glazing, converted garage, small office, and large garden space. Tenant provided white goods including fridge freezer, washing machine, and cooker.

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