CAM/12UC/LSC/2024/0023 — service charge decision
In CAM/12UC/LSC/2024/0023, decided 24 March 2025, the First-tier Tribunal considered 4 disputed service charge items at 1 Blaydon Place, Mepal Road, Sutton, Ely, Cambs and reached a mixed result: 3 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: 1 Blaydon Place, Mepal Road, Sutton, Ely, Cambs
Decision date: 24 March 2025
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
Managing agent named in the decision: Moreland Property Group Limited.
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings insurance (2023-2024) | £425 | £425 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2023-2024) | £330 | £180 | Reduced | Landlord could not evidence the cost |
| Other charges (2023-2024) | £175 | £75 | Reduced | Landlord could not evidence the cost |
| Other charges (2023-2024) | £300 | — | Disallowed entirely | Other grounds |
Section 20C order: refused.
Key passages (verbatim)
“the Tribunal determines that the sum of £425.00 for insurance for 2023-2024 is payable and reasonable by the Applicant.”
“the Tribunal determines that whilst a fee is payable, it is reasonable, in circumstances where no information was provided as to work done, to limit the fee insofar as the Applicant should pay £150.00 plus VAT in respect of this service charge for 2023-2024.”
“the Tribunal was dissatisfied with the paucity of information provided in respect of the work done to incur the cost. The Tribunal determines that the fee of £75.00 is payable and a reasonable sum.”
“the Tribunal can make no determination on this fee. However, the Tribunal encourages open communication and disclosure between the parties to avoid future dispute.”
“The Tribunal notes that such narrow approach to the provision of documents does not assist parties in dispute and had not been provided as part of the Respondent's disclosure documents before the Tribunal.”
“The Tribunal expresses concern that an amended budget had not been prepared and sent to the Applicant and that the error had only been brought to his attention in e-mail correspondence on the 12 April 2024 after his application to the Tribunal had been issued.”
“The Tribunal repeats that it is imperative that parties comply with directions regarding the exchange of documents and provision of bundles to assist the Tribunal in the expedient use of time in reviewing the matter in advance of the hearing and to ensure that hearing time is not wasted on unnecessary procedural issues.”
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.