24 Westbrook Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AU
Condition: Property has some general wants of repair and is not let with white goods, carpets or curtains supplied.
Evidence considered
- Tribunal's own general knowledge of rental values in the area
- Comparable evidence provided by both parties (not detailed)
- Adjustment made for proximity to railway line
- Deduction of £50 pcm for general wants of repair
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed the open market rent for the property in good condition at £1,450 pcm using its own knowledge of local rental values and the comparable evidence submitted, with a deduction accounting for the property's proximity to a railway line. It then deducted £50 for general wants of repair, arriving at a determined rent of £1,400 pcm, which took effect from the date specified in the landlord's original notice.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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