Flat 3, 5 Mapperley Park Road, Nottingham, NG8 5BX
Condition: Second floor flat with reported mould issues, no washing machine, and poorly maintained communal areas.
Evidence considered
- Tenant cited three comparable lettings in Nottingham (Carlton Road studio at £650pcm, Woodborough Road flat at £595pcm, Chestnut Grove flat at £625pcm) to argue the proposed rent was excessive given the property's condition.
- Tenant submitted photographs of mould, interior condition and communal areas.
- Landlord offered to compromise on a £35pcm increase rather than the original £100pcm proposal.
- Tribunal relied mainly on its own expert knowledge of local rental values alongside the evidence provided, rather than giving detailed weight to specific comparables.
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal determined the market rent using its own expert knowledge of rental values in the area together with the written submissions and comparable evidence from the tenant, which highlighted condition issues (mould, lack of washing machine, poor communal areas) and lower-rent comparables nearby. The landlord did not provide comparable evidence but indicated willingness to accept a smaller increase. The tribunal settled on £635 pcm, well below the landlord's original proposal of £700 but above the existing £600 rent, reflecting the property's condition as described.
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