32B Windsor Lane, Knaresborough HG5 8DX
Condition: Recently refurbished single-storey former garage conversion with modern kitchen, in good condition though landlord alleged poor tenant upkeep.
Evidence considered
- Tenant cited two Rightmove listings for 2-bedroom houses (£975 and £950 pcm) as comparables, though these were larger properties than the subject.
- Landlord provided no rental comparables, only photographs alleging poor tenant maintenance.
- Tribunal relied primarily on its own knowledge and expertise of local market rents rather than submitted comparables.
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed market rent for a refurbished single-storey converted studio-style property using its own knowledge and experience, arriving at £950pcm for the property in comparable reasonable order. It then deducted £25pcm to reflect tenant-funded improvements (redecoration, garden paving, replacement kitchen hob), giving a determined rent of £925pcm. The tenant's claim of undue hardship was rejected due to lack of supporting financial evidence.
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