224 Barlows Lane, Liverpool, L9 9JA
Condition: Property considered to be in overall good condition.
Evidence considered
- Tenant submitted four comparables ranging £900-£1,250 pcm, which they said supported a valuation of £1,000-1,250 pcm
- Tribunal found the subject property superior to all comparables in size, character and location, noting none of the comparables were detached
- No landlord evidence submitted; Tribunal relied on its own expert knowledge of local rental values alongside the tenant's comparables
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal considered the tenant's comparable evidence (four properties ranging £900-£1,250 pcm) but found the subject property, a modern detached house, superior in size, character and location to all of them, noting none were detached. Relying on its own expert knowledge of local rental values together with the comparables, the tribunal determined a market rent of £1,400 pcm, matching the landlord's proposed figure. No adjustment was made as the property was found to be in good condition, and no undue hardship justifying a delayed start date was established.
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