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215 Yardley Fields Road Birmingham B33 8RN

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 3 September 2026Case BIR/00CN/MNR/2026/0003
Rent before
£750
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,500
+100.0% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,210
+£460 a month (+61.3%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 28 August 2026, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,500 a month for a three-bedroom semi-detached house in B33, up from £750 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,210 a month, taking into account the property's general condition and the white goods supplied by the tenant. Because the tenant showed hardship, the new rent starts on 28 August 2026 rather than the date in the landlord's notice.

What decided it:Property conditionHardshipFurnishing

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
  • A later start was granted for hardship
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…he new rent takes effect 28 August 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 28 October 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,500.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £750.00 to take effect from 28 December 2025. The tenancy agreement refers to a rent of £725.00 per month. 2. On 22 December 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tena…”
Asked for
“…ermined £1,210.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 28 August 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 28 October 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,500.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £750.00 to take effect from 28 December 2025. The tenancy agreement refers to a rent of £725.00 per month. 2. On 22 December 2025, under Section…”
Tribunal set
“…pplication 22 December 2025 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members Mr G S Freckelton FRICS (Chairman) Mrs S Sohota Date of Decision 03 September 2026 Rent Determined £1,210.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 28 August 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 28 October 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 198…”

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  1. Flat 7, 6 Midland Croft, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0AW
    Above the ask, 1-bed flat, 21 May 2026, pre-Act rules
    Was £598, asked £620
    £650