21 The Green, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1BL
Condition: Generally good condition with some mould/damp from poor ventilation and a minor ceiling/floor damage from a radiator leak.
Evidence considered
- Tenant submitted a comparable 2-bed terraced property on The Green, Swanwick at £675pcm
- Landlord submitted comparables: Priory Road Alfreton 2-bed mid-town house £795pcm, Ashton Close Alfreton 2-bed modern semi-detached house £875pcm, 19 The Green Swanwick 2-bed terraced house £800pcm, 17 Derby Road Swanwick 2-bed terraced house £184.62/week (~£800pcm)
- Tribunal used its own expert knowledge to assess market rent for a modernised property in good order at £800pcm, then deducted £50 for condition issues (damp/ventilation and minor damage)
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal determined that a modernised, well-maintained equivalent property would command £800pcm based on comparable evidence and its own expertise, then deducted £50 for condition issues (mould/damp from poor ventilation and minor ceiling/floor damage), arriving at £750pcm. Due to the tenant's financial hardship, the tribunal exercised its discretion to delay the effective date of the new rent to the date of its decision rather than the date in the landlord's notice.
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