Mr Paul RichardsApplicantRent Team Sanctuary Housing AssociationRespondentMr Paul RichardsTenantRent Team Sanctuary Housing AssociationLandlord
Before
Judge Sarah McKeownMr. Kevin Ridgeway MRICSDate 11 December 2023Property: 20b Abbotsford Avenue, London, N15 3BS
DECISION
The sum of £175.50 per week will be registered as the fair rent with effect from 11 December 2023, being the date the Tribunal made the Decision. 2 SUMMARY REASONS The 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.[2]No inspection was carried out. Evidence[3]The Tribunal has considered the application by the Landlord (with the list of comparable properties), the objection from the Tenant (asserting that there are outstanding structural repairs). Determination and Valuation[4]The Tribunal considered the list of comparable properties and used its 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 £340 per week. From this level of rent, we have made adjustments in relation to:(a) No furniture provided;(b) No white goods;(c) No curtains or floor coverings;(d) No central heating.[5]The full valuation is shown below: Per week Market rent £340 Less condition & terms 30% -£102 Adjusted rent £238 3 Less scarcity 20% -£47.60 Fair rent £190.40 (adjusted to £190)[6]The Tribunal therefore determines a rent of £190 per week for the purposes of s.70. Decision[7]The uncapped fair rent initially determined by the Tribunal for the purposes of s.70 was £190 per week. The capped rent for the property according to the provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 is calculated at £175.50. The calculation of the capped rent is shown on the decision form. In this case, the lower rent of £175.50 per week is to be registered as the fair rent for this property. Name: Judge Sarah McKeown Date: 11 November 2023 APPEAL PROVISIONS These summary reasons are provided to give the parties and 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.