52A Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9JF
Condition: Property had general wants of repair and tenant had provided some white goods and curtains, reducing it below good tenantable condition.
Evidence considered
- Tribunal considered written submissions and comparable evidence provided by both parties
- Tribunal applied its own general knowledge of rental values in the area
- No inspection was carried out; decision based on papers and publicly available information
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed the full open market rent for the property in good tenantable condition at £1,250 per month, based on comparable evidence and general market knowledge. It then deducted amounts for the tenant's provision of some white goods (£20), curtains (£15), and general wants of repair (£65), reducing the figure to £1,150 per month. As the tenant did not claim undue hardship, the new rent took effect from the date specified in the landlord's notice.
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