Flat 12A Dominic Court,43 The Gardens, East Dulwich, Greater London, SE22 9QR
Condition: Generally sound flat with signs of wear and tear, historic ceiling water staining in each room, a dated bathroom suite with dripping taps, and a kitchen window that was propped open and not fully functional.
Evidence considered
- Landlord submitted a 5-page list of comparable properties in the area ranging from £1500 to £1650 pcm
- Tenant submitted a 24-page document of comparable properties (let and to let) ranging from £1100 to £1650 pcm
- Tribunal also relied on its own expert general knowledge of rental values in the area
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal inspected the property and determined the market rent on the papers using its own expert knowledge together with comparables submitted by both parties. Starting from a baseline market rent of £1850 pcm for the property in good, modernised order, the tribunal deducted £100 pcm to reflect historic ceiling water staining and minor disrepair (including a defective kitchen window and dated bathroom fittings), arriving at a determined rent of £1750 pcm, matching the landlord's proposed figure.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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