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Flat 1, 170 Stratford Rd., Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1AG

Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 13 August 2025Case BIR/00CN/MDR/2026/0003
Rent before
£433
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£650
+50.0% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£520
+£87 a month (+20.0%)
Matched in the decision text

The new rent takes effect from 13 August 2026.

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £650 a month for a one-bedroom flat in B11, up from £100 a week. The tribunal determined a rent of £120 a week, effective from 1 March 2026, starting from a modernised market rent of £150 a week and deducting £15 a week each for the lack of central heating and the lack of kitchen cabinets.

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
  • The rent was reduced for the property's condition
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…akes effect 13 August 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 23 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £650.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £100.00 per week (pw) to take effect from 1 March 2026. The Tenancy Agreement specifies a weekly rent and this Decision is on the same basis. 2. On 7 February 2026, under Section 13(4)(a)…”
Asked for
“…t Determined £120 per calendar week Date the new rent takes effect 13 August 2026 REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 23 January 2026, the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £650.00 per calendar month(pcm) in place of the existing rent of £100.00 per week (pw) to take effect from 1 March 2026. The Tenancy Agreement specifies a weekly rent and this Decision is on the sa…”
Tribunal set
“…of our decision the rent will increase by £20 per week. The date specified in the landlord's notice was 1 March 2026 and the Tribunal determines the new rent payable from that date. Decision 19. Therefore, the Tribunal determines the market rent at £120.00 per week with effect from 1 March 2026. APPEAL PROVISIONS If either party is dissatisfied with this decision, they may apply for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Cha…”

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