27 Norman Davis Gardens, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 0BD
Condition: Modern ground floor apartment, no repair defects found to affect value as landlord stated outstanding repairs had been resolved.
Evidence considered
- Tenant provided two comparable 2-bedroom apartments advertised at £825 and £835 pcm
- Landlord provided comparable 2-bedroom ground floor lettings ranging from £995-£1025 pcm, with the most recent let in June 2026 at £1020 pcm
- Tribunal also relied on its own expert knowledge of local rental values
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal weighed comparable evidence from both parties: the tenant's lower-priced listings and the landlord's higher recent lettings, alongside its own knowledge of local rental values. It concluded the open market rent for this modern 2-bedroom ground floor apartment with en-suite and parking was £980 pcm, matching the landlord's proposed figure. The tenant's complaint about repairs was not found to reduce the valuation since the landlord confirmed repairs had been addressed; rent was directed to start from the decision date due to tenant hardship.
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