352 Olton Boulevard East, B27 7DR
Condition: The property has some issues with damp, worn carpets, damaged kitchen units, cracked walls, and a damaged garden fence. The attic bedroom is unusable due to damp.
Evidence considered
- A three-bedroom semi-detached house at 233 Rock Road available for £1,200 pcm in good condition.
- A four-bedroom terraced house on Florence Road, Acocks Green, advertised at £1,600 pcm.
- A four-bedroom house in Church Road, Yardley, advertised at £1,350 pcm.
- A three-bedroom terraced house in Circular Road, Birmingham, available for £1,200 pcm.
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The Tribunal determined the market rent to be £1,200 pcm after considering comparable properties and adjusting for the property's condition. Adjustments were made for worn carpets (£40), damaged window (£5), fence/shed damage (£10), kitchen refurbishment (£30), cracks (£5), and balustrade/handrail damage (£10). The landlord’s improvements were considered ongoing repairs, and tenant-provided white goods were valued at £25. The final rent was set to take effect from 1st March 2025.
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