Flat A, 85 Kellett Road, Brixton, London, SW2 1EA
BackdatedThe new rent took effect from 1 April 2024, before the decision was made. Backdating was allowed under the pre-Act rules.
In short
The landlord proposed a rent of £169.64 a week, including £10.35 for services, from 1 April 2024, up from an existing rent of £150 a week, for a three-bedroom flat in SW2. The tribunal determined a rent of £461.60 a week from 1 April 2024, starting from its own estimate of £577 a week for the flat in good marketable condition and deducting approximately 20% (£115.40) for damp and mould and the absence of white goods, carpets and curtains. The tribunal relied on its own general knowledge of rental values in Brixton and does not refer to any rental comparables.
The panel relied mainly on its own knowledge of local rents.
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- The panel relied on its own knowledge of local rents
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- Rent before
- “…IAL PROPERTY) 2 SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On the 29 January 2024 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £169.64 (including £10.35 for services) per week in place of the existing rent of £150 per week which was decided by the Tribunal on the 12 th December 2023, to take effect from 1st April 2024. The Tribunal were provided with a copy of the tenancy agreement which comme…”
- Asked for
- “…© CROWN COPYRIGHT 2023 FIRST - TIER TRIBUNAL PROPERTY CHAMBER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY) 2 SUMMARY REASONS Background 1. On the 29 January 2024 the Landlord served a notice under Section 13(2) of the Housing Act 1988 which proposed a new rent of £169.64 (including £10.35 for services) per week in place of the existing rent of £150 per week which was decided by the Tribunal on the 12 th December 2023, to take effect from 1st April 2024. The…”
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