
service charge

Admiralty Park v Ojo: a question of fairness
The recent ‘Admiralty Park v Ojo’ case clarified that a leaseholder cannot always rely on a breach of lease…

Reserve funds, sinking funds and other forms of service charge payments
Do you understand the difference between a reserve fund and a sinking fund? Do you know if you…

Major works consultations and head lessees: who should consult with whom?
Lydia Anderson, block management specialist at Brady Solicitors, highlights a recent case that has clarified major works consultation requirements…

Service charge invoices: getting them right
When it comes to the many challenges of block management, simple methods of prevention are often the best…

Working with a new Right To Manage Co and managing their expectations
Directors of a newly formed RTM company may be apprehensive and excited at appointing a managing agent once…

Backdated service charge arrears and the ‘balance brought forward’
Obtaining a new block to manage is generally good news for a managing agent, but inherited service charge…