Judge P KornMs M Bygrave MRICSDate 30 October 2025Property: 191A Ilford Lane, Ilford IG1 2RU
DECISION
[1]The sum of £249.23 per week will be registered as the fair rent with effect from 30 October 2025, being the date on which the Tribunal made the Decision. ____________________________________[3]FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
REASONS
[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. No Inspection[2]In line with current procedures, the Tribunal has not inspected the Property as neither party has requested an inspection. Evidence[3]The Tribunal has considered the findings of the Rent Officer and the other documentation provided to it. Neither party provided its own comparable evidence. Determination and Valuation[4]With the benefit of our own general knowledge of rental values in the area as an expert Tribunal, our view is that the open market rent for the Property would be in the region of £415.38 per week if it was in good condition. From this level of rent we have made adjustments to reflect the actual condition of the Property and other relevant factors. Overall we have made a deduction of 25% to reflect the following: the bathroom being dated and in need of repair, the existence of rodent infestation and the entrance way being filled with rubbish and furniture and having attracted rodents.[5]We have also made a 20% deduction for scarcity.[6]The full valuation is shown below: per week Market Rent £415.38 Less Deduction of 25% to reflect poor condition etc £103.84 ____ NEW SUB-TOTAL £311.54 Less Scarcity at approx. 20% £62.31 ____ TOTAL £249.23 3[7]Therefore the uncapped fair rent initially determined by the Tribunal, for the purposes of section 70, was £249.23 per week.[8]The Property qualifies for capping, and the capped rent for the Property according to the provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 is calculated at £273.50 per week. The calculation of the capped rent is shown on the decision form.[9]In this case the uncapped fair rent is lower than the capped rent and therefore the amount of £249.23 per week is to be registered as the fair rent for the Property. Chairman: Judge P Korn Date: 30 October 2025