22 Whitehall Court Newland Street, Witham, Essex CM8 2AW
Condition: One-bed, one-bathroom flat in a 1990s purpose-built block with double glazing and underfloor/panel heating; somewhat dated with minor access adaptations for a previous elderly occupant and some minor interior defects. Includes white goods, carpets and curtains; an on-call service and communal laundry are available.
Evidence considered
- Landlord: a similar 1-bed flat on the same street (Newland Street), advertised at £1,100 pcm in September 2025, reduced from a higher asking price
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
With minimal comparable evidence beyond the landlord's single nearby example, the tribunal relied mainly on its own general knowledge of rents in and around Witham, finding no significant defects that would affect value. It determined the market rent at £1,000 pcm — the landlord's proposed figure.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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