If I buy white goods or improve my rented home, can the tribunal lower my rent?Beta*

When the tribunal sets an open market rent, it values the home as the landlord provided it. Improvements you paid for yourself, such as your own washing machine, fridge or flooring, are left out, so you aren't charged rent on your own money. When you leave, items you bought are yours to take, unless you agreed in writing to leave them. Keep the receipts.

Sources: Citizens Advice: challenging a rent increase