6 Melhaven Way, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 1BN
Condition: The property was found to be in overall good condition, requiring no adjustment to the market rent.
Evidence considered
- Tenant comparable: Pasture Croft, Thurcroft at £1,500 pcm, submitted to support a rent of £1,500-£1,550 pcm
- Landlord comparable: a similar property on Melhaven Way advertised at £1,700 pcm
- Landlord's Best Price Guide listing six comparables ranging from £1,700 pcm to £2,000 pcm in nearby areas (Wickersley, Waverley, Bramley, Treeton, Thurcroft, Dinnington)
- Tribunal also relied on its own expert and general knowledge of local rental values
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal determined market rent using its own expert knowledge together with comparables from both parties. The landlord's comparables (ranging £1,700-£2,000 pcm) were generally higher-value properties, while the tenant's single comparable was £1,500 pcm. Weighing these and finding the property in good overall condition requiring no adjustment, the tribunal settled on £1,600 pcm, below the landlord's proposed £1,700 pcm.
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