80 Janson Road, London E15 1TE
Condition: Mid-terrace house in tired but functional condition, with signs of condensation/mould and some disrepair (non-working radiator, old double glazing, worn fittings).
Evidence considered
- Landlord provided no comparable rental evidence.
- Tenant provided no comparable rental evidence.
- Tribunal relied on its own expert knowledge of rental values in the area to set a baseline modernised rent, then deducted for condensation/mould predisposition and general quality.
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
With no comparable evidence from either party, the tribunal relied on its own expert knowledge of local rental values to assess a baseline rent of £2900 pcm for the property if modernised and in good order. It then deducted £300 pcm to reflect the property's susceptibility to condensation and mould from inadequate ventilation and its general tired condition, arriving at £2600 pcm. The tribunal declined to delay the effective date for undue hardship, finding the £100 pcm increase and backdating period did not meet that threshold.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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