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2411 Coventry Rd, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3PP

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 4 March 2025Case BIR/00CN/MNR/2025/0769
Rent before
£775
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,100
+41.9% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,075
+£300 a month (+38.7%)
Matched in the decision text

The new rent takes effect from 9 July 2025.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,100 a month, up from £775 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,075 a month from 9 July 2025, valuing the three-bedroom house at £1,100 a month as modernised and in good order, reflecting its position fronting the busy A45. It then deducted £25 a month for the tenant's replacement cooker.

What decided it:LocationComparables rejectedFurnishing

Only the landlord 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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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…ent takes effect 9 July 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 May 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,100.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £775.00 pcm to take effect from 9 July 2025. 2. On 8 July 2025, 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
“…ent Determined £1,075.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 9 July 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 May 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,100.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £775.00 pcm to take effect from 9 July 2025. 2. On 8 July 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referr…”
Tribunal set
“…ion 8 July 2025 Type of Application Determination of a Market Rent under under sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members I D Humphries B.Sc.(Est.Man.) FRICS N Atherton MRICS Date of Decision 4 March 2026 Rent Determined £1,075.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 9 July 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 29 May 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which…”