5A Purbrook Chase, Crookhorn Lane, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5QH
Condition: Maisonette fitted with a new kitchen and bathroom in 2018 and redecorated at that time, otherwise unimproved since.
Evidence considered
- Landlord submitted Rightmove listings for two 3-bed houses (£1,650 and £1,375 pcm) and three 2-bed flats (£1,000, £1,200 and £1,050 pcm) in the local area, used as general market context rather than direct comparables.
- Landlord provided photographs (2023) and original 2018 sales particulars of the property.
- Tribunal relied substantially on its own expert, general knowledge of local rental values, starting from a baseline market rent of £950 pcm for a typical 3-bed maisonette in good condition.
- Deductions applied for absence of washing machine/fridge (£20) and for the property being situated above commercial premises (£50).
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The Tribunal determined a baseline market rent of £950 pcm for a typical 3-bedroom maisonette in good tenantable condition in the area, drawing on the landlord's comparable listings and its own expert knowledge of local rental values. It then deducted £20 pcm for the lack of a washing machine and refrigerator and £50 pcm to reflect the property being situated above commercial premises, arriving at a final market rent of £880 pcm. The tenants submitted no statement or evidence, and no hardship argument was made regarding the effective date, so the new rent took effect from the date specified in the landlord's notice.
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