Flat 4 Williamson Heights, 5 South Way, Wembley, London HA9 0JY
Condition: First floor flat in a multi-storey block with community heating and hot water system (EPC rating B86), no condition adjustment made.
Evidence considered
- Tribunal's own general knowledge of rental values in the area
- Tenant's written submissions considered
- EPC rating (B86) used to assess heating provision
- No landlord comparable evidence referenced in reasons
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal determined the market rent based on its own expert knowledge of rental values in the area and submissions from the tenant, without making an inspection. No adjustment was made for condition despite the tenant's claim of no central heating, as the property's EPC rating (B86) confirmed a community heating and hot water system was present. The tribunal noted social landlords typically charge rents below open market levels as part of their affordable housing remit.
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