39 Princelet Street,London,E1 5LP LON/00BG/F77/2025/0222

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No LON/00BG/F77/2025/0222
Between
Mr A KhaliqueApplicantSpitalfields Housing Association LtdRespondentMr A KhaliqueTenantSpitalfields Housing Association LtdLandlord
Before
Ms S Beckwith MRICSDate 30 September 2025Property: 39 Princelet Street,London,E1 5LP

DECISION

The sum of £336.32 per week will be registered as the fair rent with effect from 30 September 2025, being the date the Tribunal made the Decision. ____________________________________ 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 17 June 2025 inviting the parties to complete Reply Forms. No Reply Forms or written submissions were received from the parties.[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 appeal letter.[5]The Property is a terraced house over three floors, with four bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom and WC. There is central heating. The windows have single 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 £800 per week. 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: Per week MARKET RENT £800 Less Terms of tenancy ) Tenant's provision of white goods, furniture, etc ) approx. 10% £80.00 Market rent less deductions £720.00 Less £26.32 per week for services £693.68 Less scarcity approx. 20% £138.74 Market rent less deductions, services and scarcity £554.94 Plus £26.32 per week for services £581.26 ADJUSTED MARKET RENT £580[9]The Tribunal determines a rent of £580 per week. Decision[10]The uncapped fair rent initially determined by the Tribunal, for the purposes of section 70, was £580 per week. The capped rent for the property according to the provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 is calculated at £336.32 per week. The calculation of the capped rent is shown on the decision form. In this case the lower rent of £336.32 per week is to be registered as the fair rent or 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 September 2025 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. --- decision_2.pdf --- © CROWN COPYRIGHT 2025 Case Reference : LON/00BG/F77/2025/0222 Property : 39 Princelet Street,London,E1 5LP Tenant : Mr A Khalique Landlord : Spitalfields Housing Association Ltd Date of Objection : 17 June 2025 Type of Application : Section 70, Rent Act 1977 Tribunal Members : Ms S Beckwith MRICS Date of Decision : 30 September 2025 _______________________________________________ DECISION The sum of £336.32 per week will be registered as the fair rent with effect from 30 September 2025, 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 17 June 2025 inviting the parties to complete Reply Forms. No Reply Forms or written submissions were received from the parties.[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 appeal letter.[5]The Property is a terraced house over three floors, with four bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom and WC. There is central heating. The windows have single 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 £800 per week. 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 week MARKET RENT £800 Less Terms of tenancy ) Tenant's provision of white goods, furniture, etc ) approx. 10% £80.00 Market rent less deductions £720.00 Less £26.32 per week for services £693.68 Less scarcity approx. 20% £138.74 Market rent less deductions, services and scarcity £554.94 Plus £26.32 per week for services £581.26 ADJUSTED MARKET RENT £580[9]The Tribunal determines a rent of £580 per week. Decision[10]The uncapped fair rent initially determined by the Tribunal, for the purposes of section 70, was £580 per week. The capped rent for the property according to the provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 is calculated at £336.32 per week. The calculation of the capped rent is shown on the decision form. In this case the lower rent of £336.32 per week is to be registered as the fair rent or 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 September 2025 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.