32 Carnegie House Littlehampton Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1NW HAV/45UH/MNR/2024/0518

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No HAV/45UH/MNR/2024/0518
Between
Mr M LongApplicantMr P F CalderRespondentMr Michael LongTenantMr Phillip CalderLandlord
Before
Mr I R Perry FRICSMr N I Robinson FRICSNone for the ApplicantDate 11 November 2024Property: 32 Carnegie House, Littlehampton Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1NW

DECISION

The Tribunal determines a rent of £850 per calendar month with effect from 12th September 2024. SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 6th August 2024 the Landlord’s Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £950 per month in place of the existing rent of £585 per month to take effect from 12th September 2024.[2]On 10th September 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. 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. Determination and Valuation[5]Having considered the comparable evidence provided 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 tenable condition would be in the region of £875 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 Tenant providing some white goods.[8]The full valuation is shown below: Full open market rent in good condition £875 Less deductions for:- Tenants provision of some white goods £25 ____ TOTAL RENT PAYABLE PER MONTH £850[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 £850 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 £850 per month should take effect from 12th 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/45UH/MNR/2024/0518 Property : 32 Carnegie House Littlehampton Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1NW Applicant Tenant : Mr M Long Representative : None Respondent Landlord : Mr P F Calder Representative : Alexander Philips Ltd 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 Date of Application : 10th September 2024 Date of Decision : 11th November 2024 DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £850 per calendar month with effect from 12th September 2024. HAV/45UH/MNR/2024/0518 2 SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 6th August 2024 the Landlord’s Agent served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £950 per month in place of the existing rent of £585 per month to take effect from 12th September 2024.[2]On 10th September 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. 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. Determination and Valuation[5]Having considered the comparable evidence provided 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 tenable condition would be in the region of £875 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 Tenant providing some white goods.[8]The full valuation is shown below: Full open market rent in good condition £875 Less deductions for:- Tenants provision of some white goods £25 ____ TOTAL RENT PAYABLE PER MONTH £850[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 £850 per month. HAV/45UH/MNR/2024/0518 3[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 £850 per month should take effect from 12th 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.