Basement Flat, 10D Northwood Road, London, N6 5TN LON/00AP/F77/2023/0259

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No LON/00AP/F77/2023/0259
Between
Mr T NorrisApplicantSanctuary Housing Rent TeamRespondentMr T NorrisTenantSanctuary Housing Rent TeamLandlord
Before
Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArbDate 7 November 2023Property: Basement Flat, 10D Northwood Road, London, N6 5TN

DECISION

The sum of £215.50 per week will be registered as the fair rent with effect from 7 November 2023, being the date the Tribunal made the Decision. ____________________________________ © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2023 FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) 2 SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]Following an objection from the Tenant to the determination of a fair rent by the Rent Officer, the Tribunal has made a determination under the provisions of the Rent Act 1977. Inspection[2]The Tribunal did not inspect the property but considered this case on the basis of the papers provided by the parties. Evidence[3]The Tribunal has consideration of the written submissions provided by the Tenant. There were no written submissions from the Landlord. Determination and Valuation[4]Having consideration of our own expert, general knowledge of rental values in the area, we consider that the open market rent for the property in the condition and with the amenities the market would expect would be in the region of £425.00 per week. From this level of rent we have made adjustments in relation to: Various items of disrepair listed by the tenant with photographs[5]The Tribunal has also made an adjustment for scarcity.[6]The full valuation is shown below:[7]The Tribunal determines a rent of £238.00 per week. Fair rent PW Market rent 425.00 £ less condition & terms 30% 127.50 -£ adjusted rent 297.50 £ less scarcity off adj rent 20% 59.50 -£ Fair rent 238.00 £ 3 Decision[8]The uncapped fair rent initially determined by the Tribunal, for the purposes of section 70, was £238.00 per week. The capped rent for the property according to the provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 is calculated at £215.50 per week. The calculation of the capped rent is shown on the decision form. In this case the lower rent of £215.50 per week is to be registered as the fair rent for this property. Chairman: A Harris Date: 7 November 2023 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 subsequent application for permission to appeal should be made on Form RP PTA