CAM/00KF/MNR/2024/0130

A First-tier Tribunal decision on the rent for a 3-bedroom flat in SS9.

Decided: 21 October 2024
Postcode district: SS9
Property: 3-bedroom, Flat, false
Rent before: £975 a month
Landlord proposed: £1,300 a month
Tribunal determined: £1,040 a month-20.0% on the proposal
Payable from: 18 July 2024
Rules applied: Before the Renters’ Rights Act

What the tribunal said

The Tribunal examined comparable properties over commercial premises in the area. A deduction of 20% (£260) was made from achievable market rent levels to account for the property's lack of modern features, lack of parking or private outdoor space, poor internal layout, shared access issues, and uncompleted internal making good/redecoration following Improvement Notice works.

The property

Maisonette over commercial premises built circa 1900. Unfurnished, with landlord floor coverings and integrated oven/hob. Works required under a council Improvement Notice (windows, damp treatment, kitchen extractor) were satisfied, but the landlord left internal water damage un-repaired. The property has shared access congested with bins and potential courtyard security concerns, plus a poor layout with bathroom off the kitchen/diner.

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