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Spotlight on service charge

Published on: 13 May 2014

Table of contents

  • Original news—residential service charges
  • What does the legislation provide?
  • Why did the Tribunal allow the appeal?
  • 'Costs incurred'
  • The landlord for the time being
  • Was the landlord entitled to adjust the service charge?
  • What are the practical implications of the decision?
  • Original news—commercial service charges
  • What were the key issues involved?
  • What are the lessons for lawyers?
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Article summary

Property analysis: In this item we look at recent developments in the area of service charge including a case on the recovery of residential service charge for a period before the landlord acquired its interest, a case highlighting the importance of clear drafting for commercial service charge reserve funds and a reminder of the launch of the 3rd edition of the commercial service charge code.

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