Landlord told to lower rent demands by tribunal over 'very poor condition'

Property tribunal agrees with Blackheath tenant’s rent challenge due to ‘shoddy state’ of home

A property tribunal calculated that the ground floor studio flat in Blackheath would be worth £1,400 per month based on market rate, but determined it is actually worth £1,183 per month due to its “lack of modernisation” and “general disrepair”.

Landlord told to lower rent demands by tribunal over 'very poor condition'

The tenant claims the Blackheath property's carpet and radiators haven't been replaced since 1968

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