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62 Rosefield Road, Smethwick, B67 6DX

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 20 August 2026Case BIR/00CS/MNR/2025/0784
Rent before
£650
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£900
+38.5% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£800
+£150 a month (+23.1%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 23 September 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord asked for a rent of £900 a month, up from £650 a month, for a two-bedroom house in B67. The tribunal determined a rent of £800 a month, effective from 23 September 2025. It reduced its valuation for the property's poor internal condition, including damp, mould, leaks and signs of vermin, and for the tenants' liability to redecorate.

What decided it:Property conditionHardship

Only the landlord gave the tribunal comparable lettings.

Summary written by an AI model from the published decision and checked automatically for names and figures. How

Also in the decision

  • The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
  • The rent was reduced for the property's condition
  • The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…__________________________ REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 24th July 2025, the Landlord served a notice under section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £900.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £650.00 pcm to take effect from 23rd September 2025. 2. On 4th September 2025, under section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new re…”
Asked for
“…ar month with effect from 23rd September 2025 ____________________________________ REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 24th July 2025, the Landlord served a notice under section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £900.00 per calendar month (pcm) in place of the existing rent of £650.00 pcm to take effect from 23rd September 2025. 2. On 4th September 2025, under section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the…”
Tribunal set
“…s The Tribunal members were 62 Rosefield Road, Smethwick B676DX T W Jones FRICS Judge David R Salter Landlord Sajjad Ali Address 3 Deerstalker Square, Edgbaston, Birmingham. B16 0PT Tenants Patrick and Patricia Ansah 1. The rent is: £800 Per calendar month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3) 2. The date the decision takes effect is: 23rd September 2025 3. The amount included for services is not a…”

Other decisions in B67

All of B67
  1. Flat 16 Principal Court, Firs Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 6EL
    Full increase, 2-bed flat, 27 May 2026, pre-Act rules
    Was £795, asked £825
    £825
  2. 17 Westfield Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 6AW
    No increase, 3-bed house, 16 Apr 2026, pre-Act rules
    Was £900, asked £1,000
    £900
  3. 134 Rosefield Road Smethwick Birmingham B67 6DZ
    Part of it, 3-bed house, 29 Aug 2025, pre-Act rules
    Was £575, asked £975
    £950
  4. 163 Lightwoods Road, B67 5AZ
    House, 13 Dec 2024, pre-Act rules
    £800