84 Gower Chase Laindon Essex, SS15 5BT
Condition: Mid-terraced house from around 2000, externally in good condition, with double glazing and landlord-supplied central heating but tenant-supplied carpets, curtains/blinds and white goods.
Evidence considered
- Tribunal relied on its own general knowledge of market rent levels in Laindon and surroundings rather than specific comparables.
- No external comparable evidence was cited by either party; tenant noted neighbours with the same landlord were charged less.
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal used its own knowledge of local market rents to value the property fully fitted and in good order at £1,350 pcm. It then deducted £100 pcm to reflect that the property lacked landlord-supplied carpets, curtains and white goods, which the tenant had to provide, arriving at a determined rent of £1,250 pcm. The decision was made without an inspection (external viewing only) or a hearing, based on written submissions from both parties.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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