LON/00AG/LSC/2022/0261 — service charge decision
In LON/00AG/LSC/2022/0261, decided 3 April 2023, the First-tier Tribunal considered 21 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) | £400 | £400 | 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) | £300 | £300 | 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) | £2,561 | £2,561 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2021/22) | £19 | £19 | Allowed in full | — |
Key passages (verbatim)
“Company Registration: £13 … Total: £3,965”
“Repairs 80 … The Respondent has not challenged any of these items. The tribunal is satisfied that these service charges are reasonable and will be payable”
“Cleaning 270”
“Electricity 113”
“Insurance 2,077”
“Bank Charges 12”
“the building had a tired feel and was not of the standard that the Tribunal would have expected in this prime location.”
“The Tribunal is satisfied that Mr Tims has been in breach of the covenant in Clause 2(14) over a number of years. 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.”
“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.”
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.