Clodhoddle Cottage, 108 High Street, Elstree, Hertfordhsire, WD6 3EP
Condition: Grade II listed terraced house in good condition and excellent decorative order, with central heating, some double glazing, white goods and some carpets included, but with a poor (E) EPC rating.
Evidence considered
- Landlord submitted photographs of the property taken when vacant
- Landlord provided a list of comparable properties with asking rents ranging from £1,950 to £2,350 per month
- Tribunal used its own knowledge of rental values in Elstree and surrounding villages rather than relying solely on the comparables provided
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal determined the market rent on the papers, without an inspection or hearing. It relied on its own knowledge of rental values in Elstree and surrounding villages, taking into account the property's poor EPC rating (E) offset by its character and listed-building features, and the landlord's comparable asking rents. It reached a figure below both the current rent plus proposed increase ceiling and the landlord's comparables, settling at £1,800 pcm.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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