first tier tribunal

Stain v Richmond – a cautionary tale for service charge recovery

The recent case of H Stain Ltd v Richmond [2021] shows just how vital it is to understanding…

Defending an Appointment of Manager application

If a leaseholder feels their block is not being managed properly, he or she can apply to the…

Qualifying long term agreements in property management

The Ghosh v Hanover Gate Mansions appeal case has put Qualifying Long Term Agreements back under the spotlight…

FTT applications – forewarned is forearmed

Procedural uncertainty, costs and the ‘emotional aspect’ mean that the decision to bring a case to the First-tier…

How to avoid the FTT – tips for managing agents and management companies

The property management experts at Brady Solicitors set out 14 strategies to help you minimise service charge disputes…

Will your block insurance policy stand up to a reasonableness test?

  Brady Solicitors review the recent appeal of COS Services Limited v Nicholson and Willans, which considered whether…