Flat 5 Woodland Court, New Wanstead, London, E11 2SP LON/00BC/F77/2024/0100

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No LON/00BC/F77/2024/0100
Between
Mrs B KemperdickApplicantNorthumberland & Durham PropertyRespondentMrs B KemperdickTenantNorthumberland & Durham Property Trust LtdLandlord
Before
Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArbMr J Francis QPMDate 16 May 2024Property: Flat 5 Woodland Court, New Wanstead, London, E11 2SP

DECISION

The sum of £910.00 per calendar month will be registered as the fair rent with effect from 16 May 2024, being the date the Tribunal made the Decision. ____________________________________ FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) 2 © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2023 SUMMARY REASONS Background[1]Following an objection from the Landlord 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 has carried out an inspection of the property on 16 May 2024. Evidence[3]The Tribunal has considered the written submissions provided by the Tenant. Determination and Valuation[4]In the absence of rental comparables provided by the parties the tribunal has relied on 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 £1750.00 per calendar month. From this level of rent we have made adjustments in relation to: Poor condition of the windows Dated and worn bathroom Poor quality kitchen No carpets curtains or white goods[5]The Tribunal has also made an adjustment for scarcity.[6]The full valuation is shown below: Fair rent PM Market rent 1,750.00 £ less condition & terms 35% 612.50 £ adjusted rent 1,137.50 £ - £ less scarcity off adj rent 20% 227.50 £ Fair rent 910.00 £ 3[7]The Tribunal determines a s70 rent of £910.00 per calendar month. Decision[8]The uncapped fair rent initially determined by the Tribunal, for the purposes of section 70, was £910.00 per calendar month. The capped rent for the property according to the provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 is calculated at £1170.00 per calendar month. The calculation of the capped rent is shown on the decision form. In this case the lower rent of £910.00 per calendar month is to be registered as the fair rent or this property. Chairman: A Harris Date: 16 May 2024 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