CAM/12UD/LBC/2020/0004 — service charge decision
In CAM/12UD/LBC/2020/0004, decided 7 April 2021, the First-tier Tribunal considered 9 disputed service charge items at Flat 6, Brampton Place, Walfords Close, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DG and reached a mixed result: 9 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: Flat 6, Brampton Place, Walfords Close, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0DG
Decision date: 7 April 2021
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
Managing agent named in the decision: Walfords Management Company Limited.
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other charges (2015) | £1,400 | — | Reduced | No Section 21B summary of rights, Demand formally invalid |
| Reserve fund contributions (2015) | £100 | — | Reduced | Landlord could not evidence the cost |
| Other charges (2016) | £1,400 | — | Reduced | No Section 21B summary of rights, Demand formally invalid |
| Reserve fund contributions (2016) | £100 | — | Reduced | Landlord could not evidence the cost |
| Other charges (2017) | £1,400 | — | Reduced | No Section 21B summary of rights, Demand formally invalid |
| Reserve fund contributions (2017) | £100 | — | Reduced | Landlord could not evidence the cost |
| Other charges (2018) | £1,400 | — | Reduced | No Section 21B summary of rights, Demand formally invalid |
| Reserve fund contributions (2018) | £100 | — | Reduced | Landlord could not evidence the cost |
| Other charges (2019) | £1,620.22 | — | Reduced | No Section 21B summary of rights |
Key passages (verbatim)
“the estimated demands have been made on a quarterly basis when they should be half yearly (see 4th Sch para 2.1)”
“There is a lack of transparency in respect of reserve/sinking fund monies which must be clarified.”
“the estimated demands have been made on a quarterly basis when they should be half yearly (see 4th Sch para 2.1)”
“There is a lack of transparency in respect of reserve/sinking fund monies which must be clarified.”
“the estimated demands have been made on a quarterly basis when they should be half yearly (see 4th Sch para 2.1)”
“There is a lack of transparency in respect of reserve/sinking fund monies which must be clarified.”
“the estimated demands have been made on a quarterly basis when they should be half yearly (see 4th Sch para 2.1)”
“At para 2.3 any overpayment of estimated service charges demanded should be credited to the tenant, we cannot see that it has been..”
“At para 4.3 of 6th Schedule a requirement to audit the service charge accounts and provide a certificate has not been complied with.”
“There is a lack of transparency in respect of reserve/sinking fund monies which must be clarified.”
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.