CHI/00HP/LIS/2023/0009 — service charge decision
In CHI/00HP/LIS/2023/0009, decided 1 August 2023, the First-tier Tribunal considered 30 disputed service charge items at Flat 2 Verenna, 44 Springfield Road, Poole, BH14 0LQ and found largely for the landlord: 0 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: Flat 2 Verenna, 44 Springfield Road, Poole, BH14 0LQ
Decision date: 1 August 2023
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
Managing agent named in the decision: Rebbeck Brothers Ltd.
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other charges (2021/22) | £50 | £50 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2021/22) | £696 | £696 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2022/23) | £50 | £50 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2022/23) | £655 | £655 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2021/22) | £303 | £303 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2021/22) | £169 | £169 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2022/23) | £312 | £312 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2022/23) | £13 | £13 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2022/23) | £36 | £36 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2022/23) | £200 | £200 | Allowed in full | — |
| Utilities (2021/22) | £4,034 | £4,034 | Allowed in full | — |
| Utilities (2022/23) | £6,500 | £6,500 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2021/22) | £5,160 | £5,160 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2022/23) | £1,000 | £1,000 | Allowed in full | — |
| Repairs & maintenance (2021/22) | £2,356 | £2,356 | Allowed in full | — |
| Repairs & maintenance (2022/23) | £2,500 | £2,500 | Allowed in full | — |
| Buildings insurance (2021/22) | £3,488 | £3,488 | Allowed in full | — |
| Buildings insurance (2022/23) | £4,200 | £4,200 | Allowed in full | — |
| Buildings insurance (2021/22) | £603 | £603 | Allowed in full | — |
| Buildings insurance (2022/23) | £770 | £770 | Allowed in full | — |
| Lifts (2021/22) | £1,789 | £1,789 | Allowed in full | — |
| Lifts (2022/23) | £2,000 | £2,000 | Allowed in full | — |
| Lifts (2021/22) | £409 | £409 | Allowed in full | — |
| Lifts (2022/23) | £450 | £450 | Allowed in full | — |
| Management fees (2021/22) | £3,138 | £3,138 | Allowed in full | — |
| Management fees (2022/23) | £3,138 | £3,138 | Allowed in full | — |
| Reserve fund contributions (2021/22) | £2,500 | £2,500 | Allowed in full | — |
| Reserve fund contributions (2022/23) | £2,500 | £2,500 | Allowed in full | — |
| Administration charges (2021/22) | £168 | £168 | Allowed in full | — |
| Administration charges (2021/22) | £180 | £180 | Allowed in full | — |
Key passages (verbatim)
“The sum of £50 relates to the specialist management accountancy software used by Rebbeck. The Respondent has adduced no evidence that these charges are unreasonably high.”
“The larger sum relates to the preparation of the accounts by Carter and Coley. These are payable pursuant to Schedule 7, Part 2, paragraph (b) of the lease. The Respondent has adduced no evidence that these charges are unreasonably high.”
“The sum of £50 relates to the specialist management accountancy software used by Rebbeck. The Respondent has adduced no evidence that these charges are unreasonably high.”
“The larger sum relates to the preparation of the accounts by Carter and Coley. The Respondent has adduced no evidence that these charges are unreasonably high.”
“The servicing of the Management Company is central to the provision of the services for Verenna. These sums are payable pursuant to Schedule 7, Part 1, paragraph (i)(l). The Respondent has adduced no evidence that these charges are unreasonably high.”
“It is in the interests of all tenants that the directors should have insurance. Indeed, members could be reluctant to act as directors if insurance is not in place. The Respondent has adduced no evidence that these charges are unreasonably high.”
“The Applicant has adduced no evidence as to how it seeks to secure best value.”
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.