LON/00AG/LBC/2022/0063 — service charge decision
In LON/00AG/LBC/2022/0063, decided 3 April 2023, the First-tier Tribunal considered 24 disputed service charge items at Flat 4, 27 Willow Road, London, NW3 1TL and found largely for the landlord: 0 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: Flat 4, 27 Willow Road, London, NW3 1TL
Decision date: 3 April 2023
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other charges (2019/20) | £13 | £13 | Allowed in full | — |
| Repairs & maintenance (2019/20) | £80 | £80 | Allowed in full | — |
| Cleaning (2019/20) | £270 | £270 | Allowed in full | — |
| Utilities (2019/20) | £113 | £113 | Allowed in full | — |
| Buildings insurance (2019/20) | £2,077 | £2,077 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2019/20) | £12 | £12 | Allowed in full | — |
| Legal & professional costs (2019/20) | £200 | £200 | Allowed in full | — |
| Legal & professional costs (2019/20) | £200 | £200 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2020/21) | £13 | £13 | Allowed in full | — |
| Repairs & maintenance (2020/21) | £755 | £755 | Allowed in full | — |
| Cleaning (2020/21) | £120 | £120 | Allowed in full | — |
| Utilities (2020/21) | £52 | £52 | Allowed in full | — |
| Buildings insurance (2020/21) | £2,028 | £2,028 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2020/21) | £12 | £12 | Allowed in full | — |
| Legal & professional costs (2020/21) | £100 | £100 | Allowed in full | — |
| Legal & professional costs (2020/21) | £200 | £200 | Allowed in full | — |
| Repairs & maintenance (2021/22) | £15,928 | £15,928 | Allowed in full | — |
| Cleaning (2021/22) | £609 | £609 | Allowed in full | — |
| Utilities (2021/22) | £128 | £128 | Allowed in full | — |
| Buildings insurance (2021/22) | £2,534 | £2,534 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2021/22) | £55 | £55 | Allowed in full | — |
| Legal & professional costs (2021/22) | £2,361 | £2,361 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2021/22) | £200 | £200 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2021/22) | £19 | £19 | Allowed in full | — |
Key passages (verbatim)
“Company Registration: £13 … Total: £3,965”
“Repairs 80”
“Cleaning 270”
“Electricity 113”
“Insurance 2,077”
“Bank Charges 12”
“The Tribunal is satisfied that Mr Tims has made a wilful decision not to engage in these proceedings. He could have, but has decided not to, provide medical evidence. He has decided not to comply with the Directions. He made a wilful decision not to admit the Tribunal to inspect his flat.”
“He has shown no respect for his neighbours. These obstructions have caused a health and safety risk in that they restrict access in the event of a fire.”
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.