Mrs N Wheatley & Mr K WheatleyApplicantNotting Hill GenesisRespondentMrs N Wheatley & Mr K WheatleyTenantNotting Hill GenesisLandlord
Before
Ms S Beckwith MRICSMs M Bygrave MRICSDate 3 February 2026Property: Flat B, 5 Arlingford Road, London, SW2, 2SP
DECISION
The sum of £876.50 per month will be registered as the fair rent with effect from 30 January 2026, being the date the Tribunal made the Decision. ____________________________________ 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 issued Directions on 4 December 2025 inviting the parties to complete Reply Forms. The Tenant completed a Reply Form. The Landlord did not.[4]The Tribunal has consideration of the documents provided by the Rent Officer, which include the Landlord’s original application form and the Tenant’s letter of objection.[5]The Property is a maisonette over first and second floors within a converted terraced house. It has two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen/diner and a bathroom. There is central heating and double glazing. Determination and Valuation[6]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 its current condition would be in the region of £2,100 per month. From this level of rent we have made adjustments in relation to:• The terms and conditions of the tenancy.• The Tenant having provided all white goods, floor and window coverings and other furnishings.[7]The Tribunal has also made an adjustment for scarcity.[8]The full valuation is shown below: 3 Per month MARKET RENT £2,100 Less Terms of tenancy ) Tenant's provision of white goods, furniture, etc ) approx. 7.5% £157.50 Market rent less deductions £1,942.50 Less scarcity approx. 20% £388.50 Market rent less deductions, services and scarcity £1,554.00 ADJUSTED MARKET RENT £1,550[9]The Tribunal determines a rent of £1,550 per month. Decision[10]The uncapped fair rent initially determined by the Tribunal, for the purposes of section 70, was £1,550 per month. The capped rent for the property according to the provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 is calculated at £876.50 per month. The calculation of the capped rent is shown on the decision form. In this case the lower rent of £876.50 per month is to be registered as the fair rent for this property.[11]The Tribunal notes that the current rent being paid is lower than the previously registered rent and that the Landlord has proposed a lower rent in their application form. The Landlord is entitled, but not compelled, to charge the Tenant rent at the registered figure from the effective date and may choose to charge a lower figure. Chairman: S Beckwith MRICS Date: 30 January 2026 4 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.