19 Nelson Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3EJ
Condition: Property in generally tenable condition but with an unresolved rodent infestation and general disrepair including missing kitchen kickboards and unit doors that do not close properly.
Evidence considered
- Tribunal's own expert and general knowledge of rental values in the area (no external comparables listed)
- Tenant's written submissions and photographs showing rodent infestation and disrepair, given weight resulting in £100 pcm total deduction
- Landlord's statement submitted but general content not detailed beyond proposing the notice figure
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed the open market rent for the property in good tenable condition at £1,750 pcm, based on its own expert knowledge of local rental values and the parties' written submissions. It then applied a £50 pcm deduction for an unresolved rodent infestation requiring repairs, and a further £50 pcm deduction for general disrepair (missing kickboards and non-closing kitchen unit doors), arriving at a final figure of £1,650 pcm. As the tenant raised no hardship argument, the new rent took effect from the date specified in the landlord's original notice.
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