Cottage Farm Bungalow, Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2RF
Condition: The property has a dated kitchen, some tenant-provided white goods, and general wear and tear, rather than being in good tenantable condition.
Evidence considered
- Comparable evidence provided by both the tenant and the landlord
- Tribunal's own expert knowledge and general knowledge of rental values in the area
- Adjustments made for lack of white goods, dated kitchen, and general wear and tear compared to a property in good condition
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed the open market rent for the property in good tenantable condition at £1,750 pcm, based on comparable evidence from the parties and its own expert and general market knowledge. It then applied deductions totalling £100 (for tenant-provided white goods, a dated kitchen, and general wear and tear) to reflect the property's actual condition, arriving at a final rent of £1,650 pcm, effective from the date specified in the landlord's notice.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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