15 Thistle Way, West Bromwich, B71 3PB
Condition: New build property; tenant alleged outstanding remedial works but landlord stated these were completed with none outstanding.
Evidence considered
- Tenant submitted comparable evidence suggesting a market rent of £1300 pcm
- Landlord submitted evidence of similar properties advertised at £1450-£1500 pcm, part of an 81-property development
- Tribunal applied its own expert knowledge of local rental values alongside the submitted evidence
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal weighed tenant comparables suggesting £1300 pcm against landlord evidence of similar properties advertised at £1450-£1500 pcm, and applied its own market knowledge of the local rental area. It found the current condition of the property (with remedial works said by the landlord to be complete) did not warrant a reduction, and determined a market rent of £1440 pcm, effective from the date proposed in the landlord's notice since the tribunal's decision date fell before that date.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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