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Lease variation to enable 100% service charge recovery was back-dated

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Published on: 20 March 2013
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What were the key features of the case?
  • What are the statutory provisions governing variations of flat leases?
  • Why did the Tribunal allow the variation to be back-dated?
  • Has the decision clarified the law in this area?

Article summary

Property analysis: Can the variation of a flat lease, under the statutory regime, be back-dated? If so, in what circumstances?

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