Flat 11, The Limes, 149 Chester Road, Macclesfield, SK11 9PT
Condition: Lower ground floor flat in generally reasonable condition with minor disrepair including misted double-glazing unit, damaged carpet threshold strip, boiler cupboard odour, and loose shower curtain.
Evidence considered
- Tenant submitted comparables ranging £600-£675 pcm from nearby streets (Stamford Court, Swettenham Street, Elizabeth Street, Tynedale Close), also citing disrepair and insufficient parking
- Landlord submitted comparables within a two-mile radius ranging £650-£995 pcm, including three other lettings within the same building (The Limes) ranging £650-£895 pcm
- Tribunal gave weight to both sets of evidence and its own inspection findings
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed the open market rent for a comparable property in good condition at £685 pcm, based on both parties' comparable evidence including other lettings within the same building and nearby properties. It then deducted £5 pcm to reflect minor disrepair items noted at inspection (misted glazing unit, damaged carpet threshold, boiler cupboard odour, insecure shower curtain), arriving at a determined rent of £680 pcm, effective from the date in the landlord's notice.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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