43 Lawrence Road Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 0LS
Condition: Traditional 1880s terraced house in generally reasonable condition but with minor, persistent cold spots and mould from condensation.
Evidence considered
- No comparable lettings evidence was submitted by either party.
- Tribunal used its own general knowledge of market rent levels in Biggleswade.
- Tenant reported minor but persistent cold spots and mould from condensation, leading to a £50 pcm reduction.
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal relied on its own knowledge of market rents in Biggleswade, as neither party supplied comparable evidence, valuing the property at £1,250 pcm fully fitted and in good order. It then applied a £50 pcm deduction for a minor but persistent issue of cold spots and mould/condensation, arriving at a determined rent of £1,200 pcm effective from 30 December 2025.
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