23 Swiftsden Way Bromley BR1 4NS
Condition: Assumed let in fair to good condition, fully fitted with bed and cooker provided.
Evidence considered
- Tribunal relied on its own general knowledge of market rent levels in the borough rather than specific comparable evidence submitted by either party.
- Property location, layout, size and condition were considered alongside other available and let comparable properties nearby (not detailed in decision).
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal determined the rent using its own general knowledge of market rent levels in the London Borough of Bromley, considering the property's location, layout, size and condition against other available and let comparable properties nearby, though no specific comparable evidence was detailed. It assumed the property and furniture (a bed and cooker) were let in fair to good condition and valued it as fully fitted and in good order. The passing rent of £323/week and proposed rent of £350/week were converted to monthly figures (x52/12); the tribunal set a weekly rent of £330, below the landlord's proposed figure but above the passing rent.
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