Apartment 105 John Gregory Court, Sherriff Street, Ronkswood, Worcester, WR4 9GS
Condition: Newly built first floor two-bedroom apartment let unfurnished but with white goods (cooker, hob, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher).
Evidence considered
- Tenant's comparables showed most similar properties let at £800-£1,000 pcm, arguing the landlord relied on higher-priced units in the same development
- Landlord submitted evidence of open market listings and seven completed lettings (31 March-25 May 2026) at £1150-£1200 pcm
- Landlord argued earlier lower-rent lettings reflected initial incentive pricing during bulk release of units and should be given little weight
- Tribunal weighed both comparable sets alongside its own knowledge of local rental values
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal considered competing comparable evidence: the tenant pointed to lower-rent lettings (£800-£1,000 pcm) while the landlord relied on recent lettings at £1150-£1200 pcm, explaining earlier lower rents as incentive pricing. Balancing this evidence with its own expertise and knowledge of local rental values, the tribunal determined the open market rent matched the landlord's originally proposed figure of £1125 pcm. Due to tenant hardship, the new rent was directed to take effect from the date of the tribunal's decision rather than the earlier notice date.
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