12 North Park, King Cross Street, Halifax, HX1 2HH
Condition: A modern, fully furnished second-floor flat with full double glazing and electric panel heating, found to be in good condition with no landlord or tenant neglect.
Evidence considered
- Landlord's 'Best Price Guide' from managing agent showing 2-bed apartments in Halifax ranging £650-£795 pcm - given some weight
- A comparable similar flat at the same development (North Park, King Cross) let at £675 pcm - given significant weight
- Tenant's reference to year-on-year percentage increases (9.2% then proposed 7.7%) - rejected as unreliable method for fixing market rent
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal rejected reliance on percentage/index-based increases as a reliable method of fixing market rent. It had regard to a landlord-provided Best Price Guide showing 2-bed apartments in Halifax ranging £650-£795 pcm, and a comparable similar flat at the same development let at £675 pcm. Using its own expertise and knowledge of the local rental market, and reflecting the property's good condition, furnishing by the landlord, and absence of neglect, the tribunal determined a market rent of £675 pcm.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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