2 Melbourne Court, Anerley Road, London SE20 8AS
Condition: A converted 1930s ground floor flat, redecorated in 2024, but with evidence of mould, damp staining, and some disrepair issues raised by the tenant.
Evidence considered
- Tenant's comparables: a refurbished studio at £1,400 pcm and lettings ranging £1,250-£1,650 pcm in the area
- Landlord's comparables: recent lettings ranging £1,400-£1,650 pcm supporting the proposed increase
- Tribunal's own knowledge and expertise of rental values in the Anerley area
- Landlord's maintenance worksheets showing repairs undertaken
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed the open-market rent for the modernised flat at £1,450 pcm based on comparable lettings provided by both parties and its own knowledge, then deducted £75 to reflect evidence of mould and damp staining to the walls, arriving at £1,375 pcm.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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