5 Barrfield Road, Salford, M6 7EL
Condition: No evidence the property's condition differs from comparable properties; treated as in general good order.
Evidence considered
- Tenant submitted comparables supporting a rental value of £600 pcm, which the landlord agreed to.
- Tribunal also relied on its own general knowledge and expertise of rental values in the Claremont, Salford area.
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The landlord proposed increasing the rent from £500 to £2,000 pcm, but by the time of determination both parties agreed a rental value of £600 pcm based on the tenant's comparables. The tribunal, relying on its own expert knowledge and the parties' agreement, determined the market rent at £600 pcm with no adjustments for condition. The tenant's claim of undue hardship was rejected due to lack of supporting evidence, so the new rent took effect from the date in the landlord's notice.
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