8 Severn Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9NQ
Condition: Extended 1970s-built end of terrace house in good, modernised condition with gas central heating and double glazing, EPC rating C.
Evidence considered
- Landlord provided three comparable lettings ranging £1,700-£1,750 pcm supporting the proposed increase
- Tenant provided comparable evidence supporting retention of the current £1,600 pcm rent
- Tenant cited ONS data showing average rental increases in Rushmoor were lower than the cumulative increase applied
- Tribunal relied on its own expert knowledge of rental values in the Farnborough area and Rightmove listings
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal determined market rent based on its own knowledge of the Farnborough rental market plus comparable evidence from both parties. The landlord's comparables (£1,700-£1,750 pcm) supported an increase, while the tenant argued ONS data showed lower average increases locally and relied on comparables supporting the existing £1,600 rent. Weighing both sets of evidence and its own expertise, the tribunal settled on £1,650 pcm, making no adjustment for condition.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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