35 Fairview Drive, Chigwell, London, IG7 6HS
Condition: The property required some repair, reflected in a deduction from the open market value.
Evidence considered
- Tribunal's own expert and general knowledge of rental values in the area
- Comparable evidence provided by both parties (details not itemised)
- 15% deduction applied for arrangement and disrepair issues
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 £2,000 pcm using its own expert knowledge of local rental values, then applied a 15% deduction to reflect the tenancy's arrangement and disrepair, arriving at £1,700 pcm. This was below the landlord's proposed £1,900 but above the previous rent of £1,650; the increase was implemented from the decision date for reasons of tenant hardship.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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