Flat 42 Maitland House, Bishops Way, London E2 9HT
Condition: 1950s purpose-built ground/third floor flat in a low-rise block, brick construction with single-glazed metal windows, tenant's own furniture replacing original landlord furnishings.
Evidence considered
- No comparable evidence submitted by either party
- Tribunal used its own general knowledge of market rent levels in Tower Hamlets
- Tribunal referred to Google Streetview imagery (July 2022) rather than a physical inspection
Tenant submitted evidence: no. Landlord submitted evidence: no.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal relied on its own general knowledge of market rents in Tower Hamlets, as neither party submitted comparable evidence. It determined that the flat, in reasonable decorative condition and fully fitted, would let at the landlord's proposed figure of £1,900 pcm, matching the notice of increase with no deductions.
Read the original decision (PDF, GOV.UK)
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