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7 Cumberland Road, West Bromwich, B71 1HP

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 23 September 2024Case BIR/00CS/MNR/2024/0166
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
£850
+£200 a month (+30.8%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 5 August 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord's agent proposed raising the rent of a three-bedroom system-built semi-detached house in B71 from £650 a month to £900 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £850 a month, effective from 5 August 2024. It applied its own knowledge of the local market, valuing a traditionally built house in fair condition at at least £1,000 a month and then reducing that figure because the property was system built and unmodernised; the tenant provided no rental evidence.

What decided it:Property condition

The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.

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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
“…sured tenancy of 7 Cumberland Road, West Bromwich, B71 1HP that commenced 5 April 2019. 3 On 3 July 2024, the landlord sent Notice of rent increase to the tenant under section 13(2) of The Housing Act 1988, proposing to increase the rent from £650 pcm to £900 pcm on 5 August 2024. This did not include any Council Tax, water rates or service charge. 4 The tenant applied to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to determine the rent.…”
Asked for
“…ct from 5 August 2024. REASONS Introduction 2 The tenant, Abigail-Marie Reay, holds a monthly assured tenancy of 7 Cumberland Road, West Bromwich, B71 1HP that commenced 5 April 2019. 3 On 3 July 2024, the landlord sent Notice of rent increase to the tenant under section 13(2) of The Housing Act 1988, proposing to increase the rent from £650 pcm to £900 pcm on 5 August 2024. This did not include any Council Tax, water rates or service c…”
Tribunal set
“…ress of Premises The Tribunal members were 7 Cumberland Road, West Bromwich, B71 1HP Mr Ian Humphries Mr Mark Alexander Landlord My World Estate Address 126 High street West Bromwich B70 6JW Tenant Abigail-Marie Reay 1. The rent is: £850.00 Per Pcm (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3) 2. The date the decision takes effect is: 05.08.2024 3. The amount included for services is not applicable N/A Per…”

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    Above the ask, 1-bed maisonette, 3 Sept 2026, pre-Act rules
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  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. 15 Thistle Way, West Bromwich, B71 3PB
    Part of it, 3-bed house, 25 Jun 2026, pre-Act rules
    Was £1,405, asked £1,450
    £1,440