Rent tribunal decisions in M8
4 published decisions from 2022 to 2026.
Tribunals cut the proposed rent in 3 of 4 cases, by a median of 6%
Typical decided rent by bedrooms
The median rent tribunals decided for each size of property. Rents have risen over the years these decisions cover, so the latest decisions are a better guide to today's rents.
| Bedrooms | Decisions | Median decided rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | £800 a month |
| 2 | 1 | £900 a month |
| 3 | 2 | £848 a month |
Most common deductions
Tribunals take money off the market rent for poor condition, and for things the tenant provided themselves, such as white goods or carpets. Of the 4 decisions here that list deductions, these came up most often.
| Deduction for | Decisions |
|---|---|
| Decoration | 2 of 4 |
| Tenant's improvements | 2 of 4 |
| Disrepair or poor condition | 2 of 4 |
| Carpets and floor coverings | 1 of 4 |
| Kitchen | 1 of 4 |
| Insulation and energy rating | 1 of 4 |
Latest decisions
| Date | Property | Bedrooms | Old rent | Proposed rent | Decided rent | Decided compared with proposed | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | flat | 1 | £750 | £850 | £800 | -6% | Read decision |
| 15 April 2025 | flat | 2 | £600 | £950 | £900 | -5% | Read decision |
| 1 April 2025 | house | 3 | £950 | £1,400 | £910 | -35% | Read decision |
| 15 August 2022 | house | 3 | £704 | £785 | £785 | 0% | Read decision |