21 Flyingdale Way, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2TH
Condition: Bed-sit with double glazing and electric storage heaters; no significant disrepair noted.
Evidence considered
- Tenant cited a neighbour's reported rent of £437/month (~£100.85/week), but this was second-hand hearsay with no documentary support.
- Landlord submitted no comparable evidence.
- Tribunal relied on its own expert knowledge and general knowledge of rental values in the area to determine market rent.
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The landlord's notice proposed increasing the weekly rent from £98.12 to £106.12 (including an increased service charge). With no oral hearing or inspection requested, the Tribunal determined the market rent based on its own expert and general knowledge of local rental values, finding £106.12 per week (including £14.94 service charge) to be the open-market rent. The tenant's claim of undue hardship was rejected due to lack of supporting financial evidence, so the new rent took effect from the date in the landlord's notice (6 April 2026). Figures converted from weekly to monthly (x52/12): £98.12/week ≈ £425.19 pcm; £106.12/week ≈ £460.19 pcm.
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