14 Fairfield Court, Longstone Avenue, Harlesdon London NW10 3TS
Condition: Ground floor purpose-built 1950s flat with central heating, double glazing and white goods, affected by a longstanding damp, condensation and mould problem.
Evidence considered
- Landlord provided two comparable lettings in the same building: No.18 let in January 2026 at £3051.62 pcm and No.1 let in March 2026 at £2154.10 pcm
- Tribunal relied on its own general knowledge of market rent levels in and around Harlesden
- Tenant provided no comparable evidence, only submissions on condition and requested rent remain at £1900 pcm
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal started from two comparable lettings in the same building (£3051.62 pcm and £2154.10 pcm) plus its own knowledge of the Harlesden market, arriving at a starting market rent of £2100 pcm for the property fully fitted and in good order. It then deducted £100 pcm for a longstanding mould/condensation issue, giving a determined rent of £2000 pcm, effective from the date in the landlord's notice.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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