34 Lakeside Crescent, Barnet East, EN4 8QJ
Condition: End of terrace 1930s house with mould on internal walls, dated kitchen fittings, reduced garden size and a defective shower unit.
Evidence considered
- No comparable rental evidence was submitted by either party
- Tribunal relied on its own expert knowledge of rental values in the Cockfosters area, informed by Rightmove and Google Maps research
- Tribunal valued property in good condition with modern fittings at £2,500 pcm, then deducted £300 pcm for disrepair/condition issues
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
Neither party submitted comparable rental evidence, so the Tribunal relied on its own expert knowledge of local rental values and its inspection findings. It first assessed the property's open market rent in good condition with modern fittings at £2,500 pcm, then applied a £300 pcm deduction for mould, dated kitchen fittings, a reduced garden and a defective shower, arriving at £2,200 pcm, effective from the date in the landlord's notice.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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