A tribunal ruled that a North London landlord must decrease the rent of a property after determining it was in disrepair. Inspections revealed black mould, leaking and damaged walls, poor flooring, and unpleasant odors. Originally, the landlord sought to increase the rent from 1,620 to 1,850, but the tribunal set the market rent at 1,700 before deducting 255 due to disrepair issues, making the adjusted rent 1,445 which was lower than the tenant's previous rate. The tenant, Ghanem Almasarir, reported ongoing issues such as leaks and mould in the flat, influencing the tribunal's ruling.
An inspection of the flat found black mould, cracked walls from leak damage and poor flooring, highlighting serious disrepair that affected rental value.
The tribunal determined the market rent of the property was 1,700 per month if in good condition, but due to disrepair, a deduction of 255 was made.
The decision concluded that the market value was 1,445, which was 175 less than what the tenant had initially been paying before the hearing.
Ongoing water leaks, unpleasant odors, and damaged flooring were among the issues the tenant experienced, which influenced the tribunal's decision on rent adjustment.
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