20C Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 2PR
Condition: Property had significant disrepair as evidenced by photographs, leading to a reduction from market rent.
Evidence considered
- No comparable evidence was provided by either party
- Tribunal relied on its own expert general knowledge of rental values in the area
- Photographs of significant disrepair were considered and used to apply a 30% deduction from the assessed open market rent
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
With no comparable evidence from either party, the tribunal used its own general knowledge of local rental values to estimate an open market rent of £1,250 pcm for the property in good condition. It then applied a 30% deduction (£375) to reflect significant disrepair shown in photographic evidence, arriving at a determined rent of £875 pcm.
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