2 Prospect Cottages, London EN1 4QD LON/00AK/MNR/2024/0662

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No LON/00AK/MNR/2024/0662
Between
Mariama TurayApplicantMartin Brookes Estate AgentsRespondentMariama TurayTenantMartin Brookes Estate AgentsLandlord
Before
R Waterhouse FRICSDate 16 January 2025Property: 2 Prospect Cottages, London, EN1, 4QT

DECISION

The Tribunal determines a rent of £2220.00 per calendar month with effect from 14 October 2024. ____________________________________ © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2023 SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]The Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £ 2250.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £ 1650.00 per month to take effect from 14 October 2024.[2]On 17 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. The Tenant’s referral was received by the Tribunal on 17 September 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 and 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/its current condition would be in the region of £2400.00 per calendar month/week. From this level of rent we have made adjustments in relation to: Photographic evidence submitted by tenant showing damp ingress along a lintel area.[6]The full valuation is shown below: per calendar month Market Rent £2400.00 Less List any deductions damp ) 7.5% £180.00 £2220.00[7]The Tribunal determines a rent of £2220.00 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 £2220.00 per calendar month.[9]The Tribunal directs the new rent of £2220.00 per calendar month to take effect on 14 October 2024. This being the date as set out in the Landlord’s Notice of Increase. Chairman: R Waterhouse FRICS Date: 16 January 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/OOAK/MNR/2024/0662 Property : 2 Prospect Cottages, London EN1 4QD Tenant : Mariama Turay Landlord : Martin Brookes Estate Agents Date of Objection : 17 September 2024 Type of Application : Determination of a Market Rent sections 13 & 14 of the Housing Act 1988 Tribunal : R Waterhouse FRICS Date of Summary Reasons : 16 January 2024 _______________________________________________ DECISION The Tribunal determines a rent of £2220.00 per calendar month with effect from 14 October 2024. ____________________________________ © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2023 FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) 2 SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]The Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £ 2250.00 per month in place of the existing rent of £ 1650.00 per month to take effect from 14 October 2024.[2]On 17 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. The Tenant’s referral was received by the Tribunal on 17 September 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 and 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/its current condition would be in the region of £2400.00 per calendar month/week. From this level of rent we have made adjustments in relation to: Photographic evidence submitted by tenant showing damp ingress along a lintel area.[6]The full valuation is shown below: per calendar month Market Rent £2400.00 Less List any deductions damp ) 7.5% £180.00 £2220.00[7]The Tribunal determines a rent of £2220.00 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 £2220.00 per calendar month. 3[9]The Tribunal directs the new rent of £2220.00 per calendar month to take effect on 14 October 2024. This being the date as set out in the Landlord’s Notice of Increase. Chairman: R Waterhouse FRICS Date: 16 January 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.