service charge

Five tips for surviving the busy service charge demand period

For many developments, 25 December and 01 January are key dates in the service charge calendar. Brady Solicitors…

Leasehold assignment: who is liable for the service charge debt?

Leasehold properties regularly change hands without the knowledge of the managing agent and without the service charge arrears…

Major works covered by warranty – is it reasonable to demand service charges in advance?

This case concerned the reasonableness of major works contributions and if the FTT should take into account the…

Leaseholders: is your service address up to date at HM Land Registry?

Keeping the Land Registry up to date with your contact details might not be top of your priority…

Fire safety works – liability falls under the spotlight

Since the tragic Grenfell fire in June 2017 the safety review and replacement of cladding on apartment buildings…

London Borough of Southwark v Proktor

A recent case at the Upper Tribunal clarified the validity of an estimated service charge demand where the freeholder…