Cottage Farm Bungalow Common Road Whiteparish Salisbury West Sussex SP5 2RF HAV/00HY/MNR/2024/0509

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No HAV/00HY/MNR/2024/0509
Between
Mr C & Mrs T QuinneyApplicantMrs S CookRespondentMr & Mrs Colin & Tracy QuinneyTenantMrs Sheila CookLandlord
Before
Mr I R Perry FRICSMr N I RobinsonNone Landlord : Mrs S Cook Representative : Woolley and Wallis for the ApplicantDate 11 November 2024Property: Cottage Farm Bungalow, Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2RF

DECISION

The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,650 per calendar month with effect from 15th September 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 1st August 2024 the Landlord’s Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,750 in place of the existing rent of £1,250 per month to take effect from 15th September 2024.[2]On 22nd August 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal for determination of a market rent. Inspection[3]The Tribunal did not inspect the property but considered this case based on the papers provided by the parties and information freely available on the internet. Evidence[4]The Tribunal has considered the written submissions provided by the Tenant and the Landlord. Determination and Valuation[5]Having considered the comparable evidence provided by the parties and of its own expert, general knowledge of rental values in the area, the Tribunal determines that the open market rent for the property in good tenantable condition would be in the region of £1,750 per calendar month.[6]Such a tenancy would normally include white goods, carpets, curtains/blinds and associated fittings to all be provided by the Landlord.[7]In this case the property is not let in such condition or with white goods, carpets and curtains all supplied so some adjustments to the ‘open market rent’ are necessary. In particular the Tribunal has made the adjustments for the Tenants’ provision of some white goods, a dated kitchen and general wear and tear.[8]The full valuation is shown below: Full open market rent in good condition £1,750 Less deductions for:- Tenants’ provision of some white goods £20 Dated kitchen units £30 General wear and tear £50 ____ TOTAL RENT PAYABLE PER MONTH £1,650[9]The Tribunal therefore decided that the rent at which the subject property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market in its’ present condition by a willing Landlord under the terms of this assured tenancy was £1,650 per month.[10]The Tenant made no representation that the starting date for the new rent specified in the Landlord’s notice would cause the Tenant undue hardship.[11]Accordingly, the Tribunal directed that the new rent of £1,650 per month should take effect from 15th September 2024, this being the date specified in the notice. 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 --- © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2024 FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) Case Reference : HAV/00HY/MNR/2024/0509 Property : Cottage Farm Bungalow Common Road Whiteparish Salisbury West Sussex SP5 2RF Tenant : Mr C & Mrs T Quinney Representative : None Landlord : Mrs S Cook Representative : Woolley and Wallis Type of Application : Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Members : Mr I R Perry FRICS Mr N I Robinson Date of Application : 22nd August 2024 Date of Decision : 11th November 2024 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,650 per calendar month with effect from 15th September 2024. HAV/00HY/MNR/2024/0509 2 SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 1st August 2024 the Landlord’s Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,750 in place of the existing rent of £1,250 per month to take effect from 15th September 2024.[2]On 22nd August 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenants referred the Landlord’s notice proposing a new rent to the Tribunal for determination of a market rent. Inspection[3]The Tribunal did not inspect the property but considered this case based on the papers provided by the parties and information freely available on the internet. Evidence[4]The Tribunal has considered the written submissions provided by the Tenant and the Landlord. Determination and Valuation[5]Having considered the comparable evidence provided by the parties and of its own expert, general knowledge of rental values in the area, the Tribunal determines that the open market rent for the property in good tenantable condition would be in the region of £1,750 per calendar month.[6]Such a tenancy would normally include white goods, carpets, curtains/blinds and associated fittings to all be provided by the Landlord.[7]In this case the property is not let in such condition or with white goods, carpets and curtains all supplied so some adjustments to the ‘open market rent’ are necessary. In particular the Tribunal has made the adjustments for the Tenants’ provision of some white goods, a dated kitchen and general wear and tear.[8]The full valuation is shown below: Full open market rent in good condition £1,750 Less deductions for:- Tenants’ provision of some white goods £20 Dated kitchen units £30 General wear and tear £50 ____ TOTAL RENT PAYABLE PER MONTH £1,650 HAV/00HY/MNR/2024/0509 3[9]The Tribunal therefore decided that the rent at which the subject property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market in its’ present condition by a willing Landlord under the terms of this assured tenancy was £1,650 per month.[10]The Tenant made no representation that the starting date for the new rent specified in the Landlord’s notice would cause the Tenant undue hardship.[11]Accordingly, the Tribunal directed that the new rent of £1,650 per month should take effect from 15th September 2024, this being the date specified in the notice. 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.