LON/00AE/LSC/2020/0102 — service charge decision
In LON/00AE/LSC/2020/0102, decided 16 September 2021, the First-tier Tribunal considered 4 disputed service charge items at 6 Elvin Court, Church Lane, London and found largely for the landlord: 0 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: 6 Elvin Court, Church Lane, London
Decision date: 16 September 2021
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
Managing agent named in the decision: Brent Housing Partnership Limited (BHP).
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major works (2020-21) | £10,844.62 | £10,844.62 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2020-21) | — | — | Allowed in full | — |
| Management fees (2020-21) | — | — | Allowed in full | — |
| Legal & professional costs (2020-21) | — | — | Allowed in full | — |
Section 20C order: refused.
Key passages (verbatim)
“The tribunal determines that the sum of £10,844.62 is payable by the applicant in respect of the major works for the service charge year 2020/2021.”
“'other' refers to an asbestos survey that was carried out on behalf of the respondent and work to decommissioning and recommissioning of gas flues. The tribunal finds these works to be reasonable and payable.”
“'BHM' refers to the management fees for which 2.6% has been charged in respect of matters managing the consultation procedure as dealings with the consultant, contractor, and leaseholders. The tribunal finds this cost reasonable and payable.”
“The tribunal finds these costs are a necessary part of the major works contract and have been reasonably incurred.”
“the applicant has not provided the tribunal with any evidence as to the amount that should be paid for scaffolding in respect of the roof works only but claims that the costs is, in any event 'extortionate.'”
“the tribunal preferred the evidence of the respondent to that of the applicant as it found the tenant's assertions unsupported by independent evidence.”
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.