132 Queens Court, Queensway, London, W2 4QS
Part of itPre-Act rulesDecided 17 October 2024Case LON/00BK/MNR/2024/0332
Rent before
£1,280
a month
Matched in the decision textLandlord asked for
£1,980
+54.7% on the rent before
Matched in the decision textTribunal set
£1,435
+£155 a month (+12.1%)
Matched in the decision textThe new rent takes effect from 17 October 2024.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £1,980 a month, up from £1,280 a month, for a one-bedroom flat in W2. The tribunal determined a rent of £1,435 a month, taking effect 17 October 2024, after valuing the property in good tenantable condition at around £2,050 a month. It then deducted 30% because the kitchen and bathroom were dated, the central heating was in disrepair, and the decor, carpets and wiring were old.
What decided it:Property condition
Both sides gave the tribunal comparable lettings.
Summary written by an AI model from the published decision and checked automatically for names and figures. How
Also in the decision
- The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
- A later start was granted for hardship
Where the figures came from
- Rent before
- “…ith effect from 17 October 2024. ___________ SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 13 May 2024 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1980.00 per calendar month in place of the existing rent of £1280.00 per calendar month per to take effect from 1 July 2024. 2. On 21 June 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the Tenant referred the Landlord's notice proposing a n…”
- Asked for
- “…determines a rent of £1435.00 per calendar month with effect from 17 October 2024. ___________ SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On 13 May 2024 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £1980.00 per calendar month in place of the existing rent of £1280.00 per calendar month per to take effect from 1 July 2024. 2. On 21 June 2024 under Section 13(4)(a) of the Housing Act 1988, the…”
- Tribunal set
- “…ss of Premises The Tribunal members were 132 Queens Court, Queensway, London, W2 4QS R Waterhouse FRICS J Hawkins Landlord E Da Costa Address 14 Barchester Road,, Harrow, Middlesex,, HA3 5HH Tenant Mr Suliman Ebrahim 1. The rent is: £ 1435.00 Per months (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3) 2. The date the decision takes effect is: 17 October 2024 *3. The amount included for services is/is negligib…”
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