28 Gill Street, Netherton, DY2 9LQ
Condition: Property has central heating and double glazing, but carpets, curtains and most white goods (except washing machine and fridge) belong to the tenant.
Evidence considered
- No rental comparable evidence was submitted by either party.
- Tribunal relied on its own expert knowledge and online research of local rental values to set a base market rent of £800 pcm.
- Deductions applied: £25 for white goods/items provided by the tenant and £40 (5%) for the tenant's internal decoration liability.
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal did not inspect the property but relied on written submissions and its own knowledge of local rental values. It assessed the open market rent for the two-bedroom semi-detached house in good tenantable condition at £800 per month, then deducted £25 to reflect that the tenant provided certain white goods and £40 (5%) for the tenant's liability to internally redecorate, giving a determined rent of £735 per month.
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