Flat A, 75 Ramsden Road, London, SW12 8RA LON/00BJ/F77/2024/0056

FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL
PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
Case No LON/00BJ/F77/2024/0056
Between
Ms J TreadawayApplicantSouthern Housing (Legal Services)RespondentMs J TreadawayTenantSouthern Housing (Legal Services)Landlord
Before
Mr A Harris LLM FRICS FCIArbDate 17 May 2024Property: Flat A, 75 Ramsden Road, London, SW12, 8RA

DECISION

The sum of £252.02 per week (variable) will be registered as the fair rent with effect from 17 May 2024, 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 has carried out an inspection of the property on 17 May 2024. The flat is a large lower ground floor flat resulting from the lateral conversion of two adjoining houses. The flat suffers from extensive dampness and mould which is reflected in the S70 rent below. Evidence[3]The Tribunal has consideration of the written submissions provided by the Tenant. There were no written submissions from the Landlord. 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/ its current condition would be in the region of £700.00 per week. From this level of rent we have made adjustments in relation to: Extensive rising and penetrating dampness and mould growth 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 pw Market rent 700.00 £ less condition 35% 245.00 -£ 455.00 £ less services 10.52 £ net rent 444.48 £ less scarcity 20% 88.90 £ 355.58 £ add back services 10.52 £ Fair rent 366.10 £[7]The Tribunal determines a s70 rent of £366.10 (variable) per week. Decision[8]The uncapped fair rent initially determined by the Tribunal, for the purposes of section 70, was £366.10 per week. The capped rent for the property according to the provisions of the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 is calculated at £258.52 per week (variable). The calculation of the capped rent is shown on the decision form. In this case the lower rent of £258.52 per week (variable) is to be registered as the fair rent or this property. Chairman: A Harris Date: 17 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