43 Polesden Gardens, Ranes Park, London, SW20 0UN
Condition: Second floor flat with some minor disrepairs noted (e.g. washing machine mould issue, defective hob) but not of a significant nature.
Evidence considered
- Landlord submitted marketing details for three comparable properties in Raynes Park/New Malden ranging from £1735-£1750 pcm
- Landlord submitted a letting guide from an agent showing comparable properties ranging from £1650-£1850 pcm
- Landlord submitted letting details of a property in the same street asking £1600 pcm
- Tenant's evidence focused on disrepair issues and local anti-social behaviour rather than rental comparables
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The Tribunal assessed the rental value of the property in good tenantable condition at £1700 pcm based on the comparable evidence provided, primarily by the landlord. It then applied a modest deduction of £45 pcm to reflect minor disrepairs noted in the tenant's submissions, arriving at a determined rent of £1655 pcm. As no hardship application was made, the increase took effect from the date specified in the original notice.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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