
service charge

Reasonableness of service charges: 7 steps to a fair approach
An overwhelming majority of service charge disputes in the FTT relate to the reasonableness of service charges. By…

Moorjani v Durban: a warning for landlords
Brady Solicitors’ Michael Young investigates ‘Moorjani v Durban’ and highlights how damage caused by a landlord’s breach of…

Sweeper clauses & costs recovery: lessons from Fairbairn v Etal
Do you know what your lease’s sweeper clause allows you to recover through the service charge? Brady Solicitors’…

No deed of covenant? No problem.
What do you do about service charge collection if a new leaseholder in your block didn’t sign their…

Service charge arrears and costs recovery (or the importance of having a plan)
Two recent service charge ‘costs’ cases have clear messages for landlords and their managing agents when it comes…

When should reserve funds be used for maintenance projects?
Brady Solicitors’ block management specialists look at the implications of the Caribax v Hinde case on managing agents’…