Flat 19 Fairfield Court, Longstone Avenue, London, NW10 3TS
Condition: Second-floor two-bed flat with double glazing and central heating; tenant alleged issues with hot water, damp and worn flooring but provided no supporting evidence (e.g. photos or repair reports).
Evidence considered
- Landlord comparable: Flat 18 Fairfield Court (next door), tenancy at £3,051.62 pcm — given no weight as size was not confirmed and the rent was far above the proposed figure.
- Landlord comparable: a 2-bed flat on Springwell Avenue available at £2,250 pcm.
- Tenant gave no comparable evidence, only an opinion that market rent was £1,800 pcm.
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal relied on its own expert knowledge of the local market, valuing the property in good condition at around £2,150 pcm, then reduced this by about 2.5% to reflect refurbishment the flat still needed, giving £2,100 pcm.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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