2-bed semi-detached house, Roman Way, West Bromwich B71: rent tribunal decision
Landlord proposed £1,275; the First-tier Tribunal set £1,275 (0%) on 2 Jul 2026 under the earlier rules. Case BIR/00CS/MNR/2026/0150.
- Decided
- 2 Jul 2026
- Applied
- 9 Jun 2026
- Wait
- 23 days
- Rules
- Earlier rules
- Notice start date
- 26 Jun 2026
- Decided on
- The papers
- Council
- Sandwell
- Tribunal region
- Midlands
- Type
- Semi-detached house
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Garden
- Yes
- Parking
- Yes
As the tribunal described the home in its decision.
What the decision shows
The landlord proposed £1,275 a month (+7.6% on the £1,185 already paid), and the tribunal confirmed it in full.
Evidence and issues
- ✓ Landlord sent comparables
- ✓ Tenant sent comparables
- ✓ Achieved rents cited
- ✓ Asking rents cited
- Portal listings cited
- Disrepair raised
- Damp or mould raised
- Hearing held
- Home inspected
- Landlord used an agent
- Hardship delay asked for
- Landlord ordered to repay the £47 fee
- Notice validity raised
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