82 Erdington Road, Blackpool, FY1 5EH
Condition: Property had replastered areas awaiting repainting, a failed double glazing unit, a non-working kitchen extractor, and limited bathroom ventilation.
Evidence considered
- Limited rental listings submitted ranging £800-£850 pcm, but these appeared to all relate to a single comparable property on the same street whose asking price seemed to have been reduced over time, so little independent weight was given
- Tribunal relied primarily on its own expert knowledge and experience to assess comparable market rent
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal used its own knowledge and experience to assess a comparable market rent of £750 pcm for a similar property in good condition, then deducted £10 pcm to reflect minor disrepair noted at inspection (replastered areas awaiting painting, double glazing failure, non-working kitchen extractor, limited bathroom ventilation), arriving at £740 pcm.
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