39 Harrolds Close, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4FD
Condition: Modern house with gas central heating and double glazing; landlord provides white goods and carpets.
Evidence considered
- Tenant submitted an application form with supporting documents and photographs
- Landlord did not respond or submit evidence
- Tribunal relied on its own expert valuation and general knowledge of local rental values
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal determined market rent based on its own expert knowledge of local rental values, considering the property in modernised, good condition with white goods, flooring and curtains provided by the landlord. The tenant's objections about lack of management and tenancy term changes were outside the tribunal's jurisdiction, which is limited to setting the market rent. No evidence of undue hardship was provided to delay the effective date.
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