86A South Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4LJ CHI/45UG/MNR/2024/0176

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No CHI/45UG/MNR/2024/0176
Between
Koonavady Ammal ChinnarassenApplicantNick Hills and Paul TigarRespondentMr Koonavady ChinnarassenTenantMr Nick Hills and Mr Paul TigarLandlord
Before
R Waterhouse FRICSM Woodrow MRICSDate 14 October 2024Property: 86A South Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4LJ

DECISION

The Tribunal determines a rent of £995.00 per calendar month with effect from 20 September 2024. ____________________________________ SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 4 July 2024 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £995.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £875.00 per month to take effect from 20 September 2024.[2]On 1 August 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal for determination of a market rent. The Tenant’s referral was received by the Tribunal on 5 August 2024. Inspection[3]The Tribunal did not inspect the property but considered this case on the basis of the papers provided by the parties. Evidence[4]The Tribunal has considered the written submissions provided by the Tenant and the Landlord. The Application Form from the Tenant stated the property is a one-bedroom flat comprising; one living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one kitchen. However, the Landlord suggests it is two bedroom. Details on Rightmove indicate, with photographs, the property comprising the flat having one double bedroom and one single bedroom. The property is valued on this basis. Determination and Valuation[5]Having considered the comparable evidence provided by the parties and our own expert general knowledge of rental values in the area, we consider that the open market rent for the property in its current condition would be in the region of £995.00 per calendar month.[6]The Tribunal determines a rent of £995.00 per calendar month. Decision[7]The Tribunal therefore determined that the rent at which the subject property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing Landlord under an assured tenancy was £995.00 per calendar month.[8]The Tribunal directs the new rent of £995.00 to take effect on 20 September 2024, this being the date as set out in the Landlord’s Notice of Increase. APPEAL PROVISIONS These summary reasons are provided to give the parties an indication as to how the Tribunal made its decision. If either party wishes to appeal this decision, they should first make a request for full reasons and the details of how to appeal will be set out in the full reasons. Any request for full reasons should be made within a month. Any subsequent application for permission to appeal should be made on Form RP PTA. --- decision_2.pdf --- 1 Case Reference : CHI/45UG/MNR/2024/0176 Property : 86A South Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4LJ Tenant : Koonavady Ammal Chinnarassen Landlord : Nick Hills and Paul Tigar Date of Objection : 1 August 2024 Type of Application : Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal : R Waterhouse FRICS M Woodrow MRICS Date of Summary Reasons : 14 October 2024 © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2024 _______________________________________________ FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) 2 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £995.00 per calendar month with effect from 20 September 2024. ____________________________________ SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 4 July 2024 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £995.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £875.00 per month to take effect from 20 September 2024.[2]On 1 August 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal for determination of a market rent. The Tenant’s referral was received by the Tribunal on 5 August 2024. Inspection[3]The Tribunal did not inspect the property but considered this case on the basis of the papers provided by the parties. Evidence[4]The Tribunal has considered the written submissions provided by the Tenant and the Landlord. The Application Form from the Tenant stated the property is a one-bedroom flat comprising; one living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one kitchen. However, the Landlord suggests it is two bedroom. Details on Rightmove indicate, with photographs, the property comprising the flat having one double bedroom and one single bedroom. The property is valued on this basis. Determination and Valuation[5]Having considered the comparable evidence provided by the parties and our own expert general knowledge of rental values in the area, we consider that the open market rent for the property in its current condition would be in the region of £995.00 per calendar month.[6]The Tribunal determines a rent of £995.00 per calendar month. Decision[7]The Tribunal therefore determined that the rent at which the subject property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing Landlord under an assured tenancy was £995.00 per calendar month. 3[8]The Tribunal directs the new rent of £995.00 to take effect on 20 September 2024, this being the date as set out in the Landlord’s Notice of Increase. APPEAL PROVISIONS These summary reasons are provided to give the parties an indication as to how the Tribunal made its decision. If either party wishes to appeal this decision, they should first make a request for full reasons and the details of how to appeal will be set out in the full reasons. Any request for full reasons should be made within a month. Any subsequent application for permission to appeal should be made on Form RP PTA.