20 Hallowell Avenue, Croydon, CR0 4ST
Condition: The property has an ongoing, unresolved roof leak affecting a skylight, which the tribunal factored into the valuation as a deduction.
Evidence considered
- Landlord provided four comparables within half a mile of the property, marketed Feb-May 2026, ranging £1,600-£2,000 pcm for similar bungalows/houses in the area - given significant weight due to proximity.
- Tenant provided two comparables (detached bungalows in Cross Road and Maple Way) marketed at £1,700-£1,750 pcm, but these were over two miles away and given little weight.
- Tribunal also relied on its own knowledge and expertise of local rental values.
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed the market rent based on landlord-submitted comparables within half a mile of the property, preferring these over the tenant's comparables which were over two miles away. Starting from a market rent of £1,750 pcm based on similar nearby properties, the tribunal deducted £25 pcm to account for an ongoing roof leak affecting the property, arriving at £1,725 pcm. The tenant's request for a delayed start date due to undue hardship was refused as no supporting financial evidence was provided.
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