LON/00AQ/LSC/2026/0003 — service charge decision
In LON/00AQ/LSC/2026/0003, decided 27 August 2026, the First-tier Tribunal considered 3 disputed service charge items at Flat A, 58 Cunningham Park, Harrow, Middlesex and found largely for the leaseholder: 3 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: Flat A, 58 Cunningham Park, Harrow, Middlesex
Decision date: 27 August 2026
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management fees (2011-2025) | £1,350 | £0 | Disallowed entirely | Demand formally invalid, No Section 21B summary of rights |
| Major works (2018) | £812.50 | £0 | Disallowed entirely | Demand formally invalid, No Section 20 consultation, Not payable under the lease, Landlord could not evidence the cost |
| Repairs & maintenance (2023) | £240 | £0 | Disallowed entirely | Demand formally invalid, Landlord could not evidence the cost |
Section 20C order: granted.
Key passages (verbatim)
“The tribunal finds that in the absence of a valid demand, the service charge is not payable.”
“The tribunal also notes that some of the works that were undertaken do not appear to be recoverable under the Lease. Clause 3(1) does not mention the roof, façade or windows.”
“The tribunal notes that the Respondent did not provide any documentation to confirm the extent and cost of the works. No information is therefore available as to whether the works would be recoverable under the Lease or considered reasonably incurred.”
“The Respondent, owning property and having granted long leases subject to service charges, should have ensured he was aware of and able to fulfil his obligations under the leases and statute.”
“The tribunal notes that neither party in this matter fully complied with the tribunal's directions, resulting in limited documentation that was not provided in the format required.”
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.