CHI/00HB/LSC/2023/0006 — service charge decision
In CHI/00HB/LSC/2023/0006, decided 9 June 2023, the First-tier Tribunal considered 9 disputed service charge items at 5 Edward VII Wing, French Yard, Bristol and found largely for the landlord: 0 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: 5 Edward VII Wing, French Yard, Bristol
Decision date: 9 June 2023
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
Managing agent named in the decision: The General (Bristol) Management Company Limited.
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities (2022-23) | £294.51 | £294.51 | Allowed in full | — |
| Cleaning (2022-23) | £273.38 | £273.38 | Allowed in full | — |
| Staffing & concierge (2022-23) | £177.95 | £177.95 | Allowed in full | — |
| Repairs & maintenance (2022-23) | £66.94 | £66.94 | Allowed in full | — |
| Lifts (2022-23) | £137.89 | £137.89 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2022-23) | £20.08 | £20.08 | Allowed in full | — |
| Buildings insurance (2022-23) | £25.42 | £25.42 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2022-23) | £17.38 | £17.38 | Allowed in full | — |
| Reserve fund contributions (2022-23) | £160.64 | £160.64 | Allowed in full | — |
Section 20C order: refused.
Key passages (verbatim)
“Electricity – the cost includes supply to items from which from the Applicants benefit, such as the fire alarm and smoke vents”
“Cleaning – this maintains the overall quality of the development and the building”
“Caretaker services – by providing services such as fire alarm testing, repair standards, deliveries, cleanliness and key handling, benefits are provided to all occupiers, including the Applicants”
“General maintenance – benefits include fire risk minimisation and protecting utility services that serve the Property”
“Lift maintenance – lifts are an integral part of the building and its appeal and help to ensure its quality and protects values”
“Door entry system – this enables the Applicants to exercise their right of access and helps maintain the security and value of the whole building and the flats within it”
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.