71 Renfrew Close, London, E6 5PQ
Condition: Ground floor purpose-built flat with reported damp/mould and ventilation issues, basic kitchen fittings, and a carpet recently replaced by the landlord.
Evidence considered
- No comparable evidence submitted by either party; tribunal relied on its own general knowledge of market rent levels for similar properties in south LB Newham.
- Tenant raised issues of damp/mould, lack of water meter and high water charges, and poor fittings as reasons to limit any increase, but tribunal found no deficiency warranting an end allowance.
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The landlord proposed increasing the rent from £1,275 to £1,675 pcm; the tenant argued for £1,300 pcm citing lack of a water meter, high water charges, damp/mould issues and poor fittings. The tribunal, relying on its own knowledge of market rents in south LB Newham rather than submitted comparables, determined that a property of this type would let for £1,300 pcm in reasonable decorative condition with white goods and carpets, and found no deficiency warranting a further reduction. The tenant's claim of undue hardship was rejected for lack of supporting detail, and the new rent took effect from the date in the landlord's notice.
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