82 Rotterdam Towers, International Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9NT
Condition: Property has dated kitchen and bathroom fittings and decorations, otherwise in lettable condition.
Evidence considered
- No witness statements submitted by either party
- Landlord provided photographs of the block and internal rooms only
- No comparable rental evidence submitted by either party
- Tribunal relied on its own general knowledge of Southampton rental values, aided by Rightmove and Google Maps
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal had little direct evidence (no witness statements, no comparables, only landlord photographs) so relied on its own expert knowledge of the Southampton rental market. It first assessed a hypothetical market rent of £775 pcm for the property in good condition with modern fittings, then deducted £75 pcm to reflect dated kitchen, bathroom fittings and decoration shown in the photographs, giving a determined rent of £700 pcm.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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