229 Long Furlong Drive Slough SL2 2LT
Condition: A 1950s mid-terraced house in only fair condition, with significant condensation-related damp and mould, a defective bathroom extractor, and basic kitchen/bathroom fittings.
Evidence considered
- Landlord's agent provided limited details of other local lettings and availability supporting £1,500 pcm or higher
- Neither party provided full details of comparable local lettings
- Tribunal relied on its own general knowledge of market rent levels in Slough
- Tenant provided photographs showing damp/mould and defective paintwork, used to support a condition deduction
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal used its own knowledge of local market rents to value the property at £1,600 pcm if in good order and fully fitted, then deducted £100 pcm for condition issues (dated 1950s property in only fair condition, defective bathroom extractor, basic kitchen/bathroom, and significant condensation-related damp), arriving at a determined rent of £1,500 pcm, matching the landlord's proposed figure.
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