LON/00AS/LSC/2024/0116 — service charge decision
In LON/00AS/LSC/2024/0116, decided 27 August 2024, the First-tier Tribunal considered 9 disputed service charge items at 62 Rydal Way, South Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0RU and reached a mixed result: 9 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: 62 Rydal Way, South Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0RU
Decision date: 27 August 2024
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
Managing agent named in the decision: Sebright Property Management Limited.
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other charges (2022) | — | — | Disallowed entirely | Other grounds |
| Other charges (2022) | — | — | Disallowed entirely | Not payable under the lease |
| Other charges (2022) | — | — | Disallowed entirely | Other grounds |
| Buildings insurance (2022) | £30.99 | £0 | Disallowed entirely | Landlord could not evidence the cost |
| Other charges (2023) | — | — | Disallowed entirely | Other grounds |
| Repairs & maintenance (2023) | — | — | Disallowed entirely | Not payable under the lease |
| Other charges (2023) | £120 | — | Disallowed entirely | Other grounds |
| Repairs & maintenance (2023) | £18.75 | £0 | Disallowed entirely | Landlord could not evidence the cost, Works not necessary |
| Buildings insurance (2023) | £35.52 | £0 | Disallowed entirely | Landlord could not evidence the cost |
Section 20C order: refused.
Key passages (verbatim)
“item (1) – Flat rate Estate charge… struck out… pursuant to s.27A(4) Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and rule 9(2) of the Tribunal Rules… they had been the subject of a determination by the Court (D59-D60).”
“item (2) – Inadequate maintenance of the mansion… struck out… Tribunal does not have jurisdiction under section 27A to make a declaration as to the Respondent's repairing obligations under the Lease.”
“item (3) – Accounts, invoices and payments do not comply with the lease requirements… struck out… only challenge to a demand for £120 was in respect of the demand dated 19 December 2023… no charge in relation to 2022.”
“we find that the charge to the Applicant in respect of his share of the 10% charge is not due and owing. The charge in 2022 was £30.99 (I37).”
“item (3) – Flat rate Estate charge… struck out… pursuant to s.27A(4) Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and rule 9(2) of the Tribunal Rules… had been the subject of a determination by the Court (D59-D60).”
“item (4) – Maintenance of garage exteriors, guttering, rainwater pipes, decoration… struck out… Tribunal does not have jurisdiction under section 27A to make a declaration as to the Respondent's repairing obligations under the Lease.”
“Mr. Thompson (W5, para. 21) states that the repairs were done, but it is not clear where this information has come from.”
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.