12 Sea View Avenue, Lipson, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8RU
Condition: Generally good condition but with minor wear and tear including damaged kitchen/bathroom units, a ceiling crack above the shower, a poor-condition radiator, and a low EPC rating of E.
Evidence considered
- Written submissions and comparable evidence from both tenant and landlord
- Tribunal's own expert, general knowledge of rental values in the area
- No inspection carried out; decision based on papers and publicly available information
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed the open market rent for the property in good tenantable condition at £1,300 per month based on comparable evidence and its own expert knowledge. It then deducted £50 per month to reflect condition issues beyond fair wear and tear, including damaged kitchen and bathroom units, a cracked ceiling, a poor radiator, and a low EPC rating, arriving at a determined rent of £1,250 per month. As the tenant raised no undue hardship argument, the new rent took effect from the date specified in the landlord's notice.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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