CAM/12UB/LSC/2020/0037 — service charge decision
In CAM/12UB/LSC/2020/0037, decided 4 January 2021, the First-tier Tribunal considered 4 disputed service charge items at 16 Ely Place, Monkswell, Trumpington, Cambridge and found largely for the landlord: 0 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: 16 Ely Place, Monkswell, Trumpington, Cambridge
Decision date: 4 January 2021
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning (2018-19) | £11,583.02 | £11,583.02 | Allowed in full | — |
| Gardening & grounds (2018-19) | — | — | Allowed in full | — |
| Repairs & maintenance (2018-19) | £4,760.49 | £4,760.49 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2018-19) | £2,640 | £2,640 | Allowed in full | — |
Section 20C order: granted.
Key passages (verbatim)
“the full cost of £11,583.02 for cleaning, gardening and ground maintenance is to be taken into account in the service charge.”
“We are satisfied that the costs charged to the Estate were payable under the terms of the Lease and reasonably incurred in respect of the Estate.”
“the full costs of £4,760.49 for building repairs and maintenance are to be taken into account in the service charge.”
“the full costs of £2,640 for statutory testing and servicing are to be taken into account in the service charge.”
“Mr Lapping acknowledged that the information in relation to the New Green invoices had been lacking and then confusing.”
“The Respondent did provide copy invoices and information, but this was confusing and extremely difficult, or impossible, to assess without the hearing.”
“The Respondent should work harder on producing clearer documents or providing a simple explanation with its general invoices and spreadsheets.”
“even in these proceedings (which made it quite clear what the Applicant was concerned about) the requisite explanations were not given until the hearing itself.”
This summary is assembled from the structured record of the published decision; amounts appear only where the tribunal stated them. Always rely on the full decision itself.