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MAN/00AB/MNR/2026/0116

A First-tier Tribunal decision on the rent for a 1-bedroom flat in S70.

Decided
5 June 2026
Postcode district
S70
Property
1-bedroom, Flat
Rent before
£475 a month
Landlord proposed
£550 a month
Tribunal determined
£520 a month-5.5% on the proposal
Payable from
7 April 2026
Rules applied
Before the Renters’ Rights Act

What the tribunal said

The tribunal established an open market rent of £570 per month for the property in good condition. A deduction of £50 per month was made to reflect defects, specifically condensation and mould arising from building construction. The rent takes effect from the date in the section 13 notice as no evidence of undue hardship was provided.

The property

The property suffers from condensation and mould issues, partly caused by an unheated garage underneath the flat, resulting in black spots in the corners of all rooms and damage to personal belongings.

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MAN/00AB/MNR/2026/0116 — rent tribunal decision