LON/00AY/MNR/2026/0155

A First-tier Tribunal decision on the rent for a property in SW8.

Decided: 5 August 2026
Postcode district: SW8
Property: 58 m², false
Rent before: £958 a month
Landlord proposed: £1,006 a month
Tribunal determined: £2,300 a month+128.6% on the proposal
Payable from: 1 April 2026
Rules applied: Before the Renters’ Rights Act

What the tribunal said

The tribunal determined the open market rent under Section 14 of the Housing Act 1988 at £2,300 per month, based on its knowledge of market levels for similar properties in LB Lambeth. Although the tenant cited tenancy terms regarding London Affordable Rent, the tribunal noted its duty is to set open market rent, leaving any actual lower rent levied to agreement between the landlord and tenant.

The property

The property was assessed as being fully fitted and in good order, with no particular deficiencies noted that required an allowance.

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