8 West Grove, Woodford Green, London, IG8 7NS
Condition: Traditional brick-built 1990s house in good external condition with double glazing and gas central heating, assumed reasonable internal decorative order.
Evidence considered
- Tribunal's own general knowledge of market rents in Woodford Green, LB Redbridge, indicating a range of £2200-£2400 pcm for comparable properties
- No comparable evidence submitted by either party; tenant proposed £2000 pcm without supporting evidence
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal relied on its own knowledge of market rents in Woodford Green, noting comparable rents ranged from £2200 to £2400 pcm for similar properties. It found the landlord's proposed rent of £2250 pcm fell within this range and made no end allowance, as the property was assumed to be in reasonable decorative order with standard white goods and carpets. The tenant's suggested figure of £2000 pcm was rejected as unsupported by market evidence.
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