Arbutus Street, Haggerston, London

Set on the first floor of the distinctive Ability Plaza development, this generously proportioned one-bedroom Live/Work property to rent offers approximately 558 sq ft of flexible accommodation, excluding the balcony.

The centrepiece of the property is the impressive open-plan living room, kitchen and workspace, measuring approximately 22'7" × 18'1". Its adaptable layout provides ample room for comfortable living alongside an appropriate working area. Extensive glazing brings natural light into the space and opens directly onto a private balcony.

The fitted kitchen features wood-effect cabinetry, generous worktop space and a range of integrated appliances. The separate bedroom is carpeted, while the fully tiled bathroom includes a bath with a glazed shower screen, contemporary sanitaryware and a heated towel rail.

Presented in neutral decorative tones, this property to rent combines modern finishes with the industrial character associated with Ability Plaza. The development is conveniently positioned for the independent shops, cafés, restaurants and amenities found throughout Dalston and the surrounding East London neighbourhoods.

IMPORTANT LIVE/WORK INFORMATION

The building in which the Property is located has a designated Live/Work planning use. A Live/Work property is designed to allow the space to be used simultaneously as a home as well as a base from which to undertake work. Working from the Property is a mandatory requirement, and using the flat exclusively for residential use is not permitted. The Live/Work Lease that governs the tenancy is a combination of both residential and commercial.

As such, the Live/Work Lease is not the same as an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (commonly known in its abbreviated term as an AST) which relates to purely residential occupation. It does not fall within the Housing Act 1988 and so does not enjoy the statutory protections which flow from that legislation, like the requirement for deposits to be registered with a government approved scheme.

Importantly, the Live/Work Lease will also not be covered by the changes made to residential tenancies by the Renters Rights Bill which is currently making its way through Parliament, including open ended tenancies, or the ability to appeal rent increases. The Live/Work Lease may fall within the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

The provisions of Sections 24 to 28 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 will be excluded in relation to the tenancy. You will be provided with a Notice in the form set out in Schedule 1 of the Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003 (the 2003 Reform Order).

Before the start of the Lease, you will need to sign a 'Statutory' Declaration, which must be witnessed by a solicitor who is empowered to administer oaths. The cost of this is minimal (usually circa £10) and it can be undertaken very quickly at most solicitors' offices, often without an appointment.