Flat 83 Atlantic Apartments, 21 Seagull Lane, E16 1BZ
Condition: The property is a 1-bed flat without a balcony on the 8th floor of a modern, lifted, purpose-built building, with the tenant responsible for internal decorations.
Evidence considered
- Written submissions from both tenant and landlord were considered, though no specific comparables are detailed in the summary reasons
- Tribunal's own expert and general knowledge of rental values in the area was relied upon
- 5% downward adjustment applied for less favourable repair/decoration terms
Tenant submitted evidence: yes. Landlord submitted evidence: yes.
Tribunal's reasoning
The tribunal assessed the open market rent at £1,615 pcm (the landlord's proposed figure) based on comparable evidence and its own general knowledge of local rental values, then applied a 5% deduction to reflect less attractive lease terms concerning internal decorations liability, resulting in a determined rent of £1,535 pcm effective from the date in the landlord's notice.
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