39 North Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2PZ
Condition: Generally fair but dated property with defective rainwater pipes, displaced soil pipe seal, damaged fence, dated kitchen/bathroom with no extractor fans, worn window latches and doors needing adjustment.
Evidence considered
- Neither party submitted comparable rental evidence
- Tribunal relied on its own knowledge and experience of rental values for comparable properties in the locality
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
No comparable evidence was submitted by either party, so the tribunal relied on its members' own knowledge and experience of local rental values, taking into account the property's location, age, condition and state of repair. It disregarded the current rent, the length of time it had been charged, and the percentage increase proposed, as well as personal circumstances such as affordability. The tribunal determined a market rent of £950 pcm, well below the landlord's proposed £1,380 pcm, reflecting the property's dated condition and outstanding repair issues.
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