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905 Landrow Place 86 Lionel Street Birmingham B3 1EJ

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 7 May 2026Case BIR/00CN/MNR/2025/0831
Rent before
£1,025
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£1,075
+4.9% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£1,050
+£25 a month (+2.4%)
Matched in the decision text

BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 November 2025, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £1,075 a month, up from £1,025 a month, for a one-bedroom flat in B3. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,050 a month from 1 November 2025. It relied on the landlord's comparable evidence and its own knowledge of local rents, then made a £25 a month deduction because the windows were dirty and not all could be opened.

What decided it:Property condition

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
  • The rent was reduced for the property's condition
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…ew rent takes effect 1st November 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 27th August 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,075.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £1,025.00 to take effect from 1st November 2025. 2. On 28th October 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a new rent to…”
Asked for
“…ned £1,050.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1st November 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 27th August 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,075.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £1,025.00 to take effect from 1st November 2025. 2. On 28th October 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred th…”
Tribunal set
“…lication 28th October 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) Mr N Wint FRICS Date of Decision 30th April 2026 Rent Determined £1,050.00 per calendar month Date the new rent takes effect 1st November 2025 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 27th August 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act…”