112 Clifton Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6PN LON/00AX/F77/2023/0264

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No LON/00AX/F77/2023/0264
Between
Mrs Elsa Frances RobertsApplicantNorthumberland & Durham Property Trust LimitedRespondentMrs Elsa Frances RobertsTenantNorthumberland & Durham Property Trust LimitedLandlord
Before
Me A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArbDate 4 December 2023Property: 112 Clifton Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6PN

DECISION

The sum of £360 per week will be registered as the fair rent with effect from 4 December 2023, being the date the Tribunal made the Decision. ____________________________________ © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2023 FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) 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]There were no written submissions from the parties. Determination and Valuation[4]The Tribunal has to find two figures, the market rent adjusted for scarcity and the capped rent with the lower figure being registered.[5]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 £600 per week. From this level of rent we have made adjustments in relation to:a. General condition and disrepairb. The Tribunal has also made an adjustment for scarcity. The full valuation is shown below: Fair rent PW Market rent 600.00 £ less condition & terms 25% 150.00 -£ adjusted rent 450.00 £ less scarcity off adj rent 20% 90.00 -£ Fair rent 360.00 £[6]The Tribunal determines a rent of £360 per week and this equates to £1560 per calendar month. Decision[7]The uncapped fair rent initially determined by the Tribunal, for the purposes of section 70, was £360 per week. The capped rent for the property according to the provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 is calculated at £423.50 per week. The calculation of the capped rent is shown on the decision form. In this case the lower rent of £360 week is to be registered as the fair rent or this property. Chairman: A Harris Date: 4 December 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