Rent tribunal decisions in RH16
5 published decisions from 2019 to 2026.
Tribunals cut the proposed rent in 4 of 5 cases, by a median of 7%
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 | £775 a month |
| 2 | 4 | £965 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 3 decisions here that list deductions, these came up most often.
| Deduction for | Decisions |
|---|---|
| Bathroom | 3 of 3 |
| White goods | 3 of 3 |
| Carpets and floor coverings | 3 of 3 |
| Curtains and blinds | 3 of 3 |
| Heating | 3 of 3 |
| Decoration | 3 of 3 |
Latest decisions
| Date | Property | Bedrooms | Old rent | Proposed rent | Decided rent | Decided compared with proposed | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 January 2026 | flat | 1 | £645 | £950 | £775 | -18% | Read decision |
| 14 October 2024 | flat | 2 | £875 | £995 | £995 | 0% | Read decision |
| 10 October 2023 | house | 2 | £950 | £1,025 | £980 | -4% | Read decision |
| 7 September 2022 | house | 2 | £925 | £975 | £950 | -3% | Read decision |
| 16 September 2019 | house | 2 | £840 | £975 | £875 | -10% | Read decision |