66 Calverton Avenue Carlton Nottingham NG4 1ND
Condition: Property needed repairs (broken plug socket, kitchen ceiling issue, bathroom leak) and was not modernised, leading to a condition deduction from market rent.
Evidence considered
- Landlord submitted 13 comparable lettings in the local area (2-5 bed houses ranging roughly £825-£2750pcm), given weight by the Tribunal
- Tenant did not submit comparable evidence but described disrepair issues and personal circumstances
- Tribunal used its own expert knowledge of rental values to set a starting market rent of £850pcm for the property in good condition, then deducted £50pcm for condition issues
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The Tribunal assessed the market rent for the property if modernised and in good condition at £850pcm, based on landlord-submitted comparables and its own expert knowledge, then deducted £50pcm to reflect the property's inferior condition (reported disrepair including a broken socket, failing kitchen ceiling and bathroom leak), arriving at £800pcm. The tenant's claims of hardship and personal circumstances were noted but she made no formal undue hardship application, so the new rent took effect from the date in the landlord's notice.
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