Flat 44, Zurich House, East Park, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6GT
Condition: Property let in good tenable condition requiring no adjustment to the open market rent.
Evidence considered
- Written submissions and comparable evidence provided by both tenant and landlord
- Tribunal's own expert, general knowledge of local rental values
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal considered the comparable evidence submitted by both parties alongside its own expert knowledge of rental values in the area, without conducting a physical inspection. It found the property was let in good tenable condition, including white goods, carpets and curtains, so no adjustment to the open market rent was needed. It determined a market rent of £1,150 per month, below the landlord's proposed £1,300 but above the prior £995, taking effect from the date specified in the landlord's notice as the tenant raised no hardship argument.
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