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15 Thistle Way, West Bromwich, B71 3PB

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 25 June 2026Case BIR/00CS/MNR/2026/0125
Rent before
£1,405
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,450
+3.2% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,440
+£35 a month (+2.5%)
Matched in the decision text

The new rent takes effect from 30 June 2026.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1450 a month, up from £1405 a month, for a three-bedroom semi-detached house in B71. The tribunal determined a rent of £1440 a month, effective from 30 June 2026, having considered comparable evidence from both parties and its own knowledge of rental values in the area.

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
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. On 22nd April 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1450 per calendar month in place of the existing rent of £1405 pcm to take effect from 30th June 2026. On 7th May 2026 , under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to the Tribu…”
Asked for
“…_________________ FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. 2. On 22nd April 2026 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1450 per calendar month in place of the existing rent of £1405 pcm to take effect from 30th June 2026. On 7th May 2026 , under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Lan…”
Tribunal set
“…Determination of a Market Rent Sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : T W Jones FRICS S Sohota Date of Decision : 25th June 2026 _______________________________________________ DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £1440 (One Thousand Four Hundred and Forty Pounds) per calendar month with effect from 30th June 2026 ____________________________________ FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY…”

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All of B71
  1. 115 Denbeigh Drive, West Bromwich, B71 2RZ
    Above the ask, 1-bed maisonette, 3 Sept 2026, pre-Act rules
    Was £525, asked £680
    £700
  2. 16 Roman Way, West Bromwich, B71 3NZ
    No increase, 2-bed house, 20 Aug 2026, new rules
    Was £1,185, asked £1,275
    £1,185
  3. 29 Thistle Way, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 3PB
    No increase, 3-bed house, 11 Aug 2026, new rules
    Was £1,360, asked £1,500
    £1,360
  4. 20 Roman Way, West Bromwich, B71 3NZ
    Full increase, 2-bed house, 2 Jul 2026, pre-Act rules
    Was £1,185, asked £1,275
    £1,275
  5. 7 Cumberland Road, West Bromwich, B71 1HP
    Part of it, 3-bed house, 23 Sept 2024, pre-Act rules
    Was £650, asked £900
    £850