49 Romilly Avenue, Birmingham, B20 2AT
Condition: Property required remedial works including to the attached garage and had condensation issues in the dwelling house.
Evidence considered
- Tenant provided photographs showing disrepair to the garage and condensation issues, which were unrefuted by the landlord
- Tenant's opinion of market rent (£850-£950 pcm) was given no weight as unsupported by evidence
- Tribunal relied on its own expert knowledge and online research of local rental values rather than submitted comparables
- No inspection was carried out; tribunal considered an inspection disproportionate
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed the open market rent in good condition at £1450 pcm based on its own expert knowledge of local rental values, as neither party submitted comparable evidence. It then discounted this figure to £1350 pcm to reflect unrefuted tenant evidence of disrepair, including garage issues and condensation. The tenant's suggested range of £850-£950 pcm was rejected as unsupported by evidence, and the landlord did not participate in proceedings.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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