HAV/29UP/LDC/2026/0045 & others — service charge decision
In HAV/29UP/LDC/2026/0045 & others, decided 1 June 2026, the First-tier Tribunal considered 2 disputed service charge items at 1-24 Douces Manor, 60 St Leonards Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6UB and found largely for the landlord: 0 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: 1-24 Douces Manor, 60 St Leonards Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6UB
Decision date: 1 June 2026
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
Managing agent named in the decision: Elm Group (Lizzie Walkenshaw ATPI).
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major works (2026) | £7,341.60 | £7,341.60 | Allowed in full | — |
| Major works (2026) | £5,340 | £5,340 | Allowed in full | — |
Section 20ZA dispensation: conditional.
Key passages (verbatim)
“Repairs are required to the lead ridge, replacement of two panes of glass, plus scaffolding for access... The works have been completed at a total cost of £7,341.60.”
“It is necessary to replace the flat roof above. Works have been instructed to prevent further damage. Total cost of works £5,340.”
“Directions also provided for the Applicant to confirm by 13th April 2026 that the applications had been sent to the Respondents. No such confirmation has been received”
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.