LON/00AW/LSC/2025/1287 — service charge decision
In LON/00AW/LSC/2025/1287, decided 14 July 2026, the First-tier Tribunal considered 4 disputed service charge items at Basement Flat, 30 Earls Court Square, London, SW5 9DQ and found largely for the landlord: 1 item was reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: Basement Flat, 30 Earls Court Square, London, SW5 9DQ
Decision date: 14 July 2026
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
Managing agent named in the decision: Willmotts.
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other charges (2025-26) | £1,235 | — | Disallowed entirely | Other grounds |
| Repairs & maintenance (2025-26) | £500 | £500 | Allowed in full | — |
| Cleaning (2025-26) | £175 | £175 | Allowed in full | — |
| Reserve fund contributions (2025-26) | £500 | £500 | Allowed in full | — |
Section 20C order: refused.
Key passages (verbatim)
“This is not an item over which the tribunal has jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of the tribunal is limited to the payability and/or reasonableness of service charges. This item is not on the service charge budget for the year ending March 2026.”
“The tribunal finds that a total of £2,000 is a reasonable amount to budget for repairs and maintenance given the nature of the building. The Applicant's share is £500 (25%).”
“The tribunal finds that a total of £700 is a reasonable amount to budget for cleaning given the nature of the building. The Applicant's share is £175 (25%).”
“The tribunal finds that a total of £2,000 is a reasonable amount to include in the service charge budget for a reserve fund. The Applicant's share is £500 (25%).”
“The Applicant does not appear to understand the purpose of a reserve fund. It is not refunded for a year, if not used within that specific year.”
“the Applicant appears to be under the misapprehension that invoices should be available for budgeted amounts.”
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.