52A Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9JF HAV/29UG/MNR/2025/0726

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No HAV/29UG/MNR/2025/0726
Between
Mr F HachmiApplicantUK Property Investments LtdRespondentMr Fawaz HachmiTenantUK Property Investments LtdLandlord
Before
Mr I R Perry FRICSMr N I Robinson FRICSJudge C TaylorNone for the ApplicantDate 27 August 2025Property: 52A Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9JF

DECISION

The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,150 per calendar month with effect from 24th July 2025. SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 5th June 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,250 per month in place of the existing rent of £1,150 per month to take effect from 24th July 2025.[2]On 3rd July 2025 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. 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 Parties. Determination and Valuation[5]Having given consideration to 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 £1,250 per calendar month/week.[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 Tenant’s provision of curtains and some white goods, and general wants of repair.[8]The full valuation is shown below: Full open market rent in good condition £1,250 Less deductions for:- Tenants’ provision of some white goods £20 Tenant’s provision of curtains £15 General wants of repair £65 ____ TOTAL RENT PAYABLE PER MONTH £1,150[9]The Tribunal therefore decided that the rent at which the subject property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing Landlord under the terms of this assured tenancy was £1,150 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 £1,150 per month should take effect from 24th July 2025 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 2025 FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) Case Reference : HAV/29UG/MNR/2025/0726 Property : 52A Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9JF Applicant Tenant : Mr F Hachmi Representative : None Respondent Landlord : UK Property Investments Ltd Representative : None 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 FRICS Judge C Taylor Date of Application : 3rd July 2025 Date of Decision : 27th August 2025 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,150 per calendar month with effect from 24th July 2025. HAV/29UG/MNR/2025/0726 SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 5th June 2025 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,250 per month in place of the existing rent of £1,150 per month to take effect from 24th July 2025.[2]On 3rd July 2025 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. 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 Parties. Determination and Valuation[5]Having given consideration to 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 £1,250 per calendar month/week.[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 Tenant’s provision of curtains and some white goods, and general wants of repair.[8]The full valuation is shown below: Full open market rent in good condition £1,250 Less deductions for:- Tenants’ provision of some white goods £20 Tenant’s provision of curtains £15 General wants of repair £65 ____ TOTAL RENT PAYABLE PER MONTH £1,150 HAV/29UG/MNR/2025/0726[9]The Tribunal therefore decided that the rent at which the subject property might reasonably be expected to be let in the open market by a willing Landlord under the terms of this assured tenancy was £1,150 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 £1,150 per month should take effect from 24th July 2025 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.