LON/00AA/MNR/2026/0243

A First-tier Tribunal decision on the rent for a 2-bedroom flat in E1.

Decided: 22 June 2026
Postcode district: E1
Property: 2-bedroom, Flat, 59 m²
Rent before: £1,459 a month
Landlord proposed: £1,529 a month
Tribunal determined: £2,167 a month+41.7% on the proposal
Payable from: 6 April 2026
Rules applied: Before the Renters’ Rights Act

What the tribunal said

The tribunal noted that tenant arguments regarding affordable or social rent schemes are not relevant under section 14 of the Housing Act 1988, which requires setting open market rent. Based on general knowledge of local market rents, the tribunal determined the market rent for the property in good condition to be £500 per week, with no deductions required.

The property

Modern flat in good condition with PVCu framed double-glazed windows and central heating.

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