Unit 14, 2 Osnaburgh Street, London, NW1 3DF LON/00AG/MNR/2024/0319

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No LON/00AG/MNR/2024/0319
Between
Ms Inna Van DijkApplicantOrigin Housing Ltd/Origin Housing 2 LtdRespondentMs Inna Van DijkTenantOrigin Housing Ltd/Origin Housing 2 LtdLandlord
Before
Mr A ParkinsonDate 18 February 2025Property: Unit 14, 2 Osnaburgh Street, London, NW1 3DF

DECISION

The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,395 per calendar month with effect from 1 June 2024. ____________________________________ © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2025 SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 19 February 2024 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,443.18 in place of the existing rent of £1,340.00 per month to take effect from 01 June 2024.[2]On 31 May 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 31 May 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 consideration of the written submissions provided by the Tenant. There were no written submissions from the Landlord. Determination and Valuation[5]Having consideration of the comparable evidence proved by the parties and of our own expert, general knowledge of rental values in the area, we consider that the open market rent for the property in good tenantable condition would be in the region of £1,550 per calendar month. From this level of rent we have made adjustments in relation to: Condition and lack of furniture.[6]The full valuation is shown below: per calendar month Market Rent £1,550 Less Condition ) Unfurnished ) Total approx. 10 % £155 £1,395[7]The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,395.00 per calendar month. Decision[8]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 £1,395 per calendar month.[9]The Tribunal directs the new rent of £1,395 to take effect on 1 June 2024. This being the date as set out in the Landlord’s Notice of Increase. Chairman: Mr A Parkinson Date: 18 February 2025 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 : LON/00AG/MNR/2024/0319 Property : Unit 14, 2 Osnaburgh Street, London, NW1 3DF Tenant : Ms Inna Van Dijk Landlord : Origin Housing Ltd/ Origin Housing 2 Ltd Date of Objection : 31 May 2024 Type of Application : Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal Member : Mr A Parkinson Date of Summary Reasons : 18 February 2025 _______________________________________________ DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,395 per calendar month with effect from 1 June 2024. ____________________________________ © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2025 FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) 2 SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]On 19 February 2024 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1,443.18 in place of the existing rent of £1,340.00 per month to take effect from 01 June 2024.[2]On 31 May 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 31 May 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 consideration of the written submissions provided by the Tenant. There were no written submissions from the Landlord. Determination and Valuation[5]Having consideration of the comparable evidence proved by the parties and of our own expert, general knowledge of rental values in the area, we consider that the open market rent for the property in good tenantable condition would be in the region of £1,550 per calendar month. From this level of rent we have made adjustments in relation to: Condition and lack of furniture.[6]The full valuation is shown below: per calendar month Market Rent £1,550 Less Condition ) Unfurnished ) Total approx. 10 % £155 £1,395[7]The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,395.00 per calendar month. Decision[8]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 £1,395 per calendar month.[9]The Tribunal directs the new rent of £1,395 to take effect on 1 June 2024. This being the date as set out in the Landlord’s Notice of Increase. 3 Chairman: Mr A Parkinson Date: 18 February 2025 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.