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Flat 21, Lower North St., Walsall, WS4 2BB

Above the askPre-Act rulesDecided 30 October 2025Case BIR/00CU/MNR/2025/0622
Rent before
£430
a month
Matched in the decision text
Landlord asked for
£479
+11.4% on the rent before
Matched in the decision text
Tribunal set
£500
+£70 a month (+16.4%)
Matched in the decision text

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

In short

The landlord proposed a rent of £478.57 a month, up from £429.68 a month. The tribunal determined a rent of £500 a month from 1 April 2025 for a one-bedroom unfurnished flat in WS4. It valued the market rent at £600 a month in good condition, then deducted £50 for a kitchen due for upgrade and £50 for carpets, curtains and white goods supplied by the tenant.

What decided it:Property conditionFurnishing

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
  • The tenant applied for a later start on hardship grounds
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Where the figures came from
Rent before
“…l 2025 ______________________________________ REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 21 February 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £478.57 per month in place of the existing rent of £429.68 to take effect from 1 April 2025. 2. On 3 March 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice to the Tribunal to determine a mark…”
Asked for
“…of £500 per month with effect from 1 April 2025 ______________________________________ REASONS FOR THE DECISION Background 1. On 21 February 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 proposing a new rent of £478.57 per month in place of the existing rent of £429.68 to take effect from 1 April 2025. 2. On 3 March 2025, under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's…”
Tribunal set
“…Flat 21, Lower North St., Walsall, WS4 2BB Mr Ian Humphries B.Sc. FRICS Mr Mark Alexander B.Sc. MRICS Landlord Green Square Accord Address 2nd Floor, 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB Tenant Christopher Pallatina 1. The rent is: £500 Per month (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3) 2. The date the decision takes effect is: 1 April 2025 3. The amount included for services is not applicable £66.25…”

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