36 Kirkmanshulme Lane, Longsight, Manchester, M12 4WA
Condition: The property is dated throughout with significant disrepair, including very severe damp/water ingress and a partially collapsed rear boundary wall.
Evidence considered
- Landlord's agent submitted comparables ranging from £1,250 to £1,550 per month, and revised his assessment of market value in good condition to £1,250 with a £300 condition deduction.
- Tenant's representative provided no rental comparables but argued the property lacked parking (making it less desirable than some comparables) and that no rent increase was warranted.
- Tribunal's own inspection findings on disrepair were used to justify a £540 deduction from the good-condition market rent.
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal found that a comparable property in good condition would command £1,250 pcm, based on the landlord's agent's revised evidence. It then deducted £540 pcm to reflect very significant disrepair found on inspection, including severe damp/water ingress, a partially collapsed rear boundary wall, dated condition and ill-fitting doors, arriving at a determined rent of £710 pcm.
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