LON/00AZ/LSC/2025/1070 — service charge decision
In LON/00AZ/LSC/2025/1070, decided 20 September 2026, the First-tier Tribunal considered 12 disputed service charge items at Flats A and B, 31 Manor Avenue, Brockley, London and found largely for the landlord: 0 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: Flats A and B, 31 Manor Avenue, Brockley, London
Decision date: 20 September 2026
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repairs & maintenance (2025/2026) | £855.84 | £855.84 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2025/2026) | £968.28 | £968.28 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2025/2026) | £116.64 | £116.64 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2025/2026) | £209.04 | £209.04 | Allowed in full | — |
| Buildings insurance (2025/2026) | £392.16 | £391.16 | Allowed in full | — |
| Reserve fund contributions (2025/2026) | £999.96 | £999.96 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2026/2027) | £968.28 | £968.28 | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2026/2027) | £116.64 | £116.64 | Allowed in full | — |
| Buildings insurance (2026/2027) | £391.16 | £391.16 | Allowed in full | — |
| Reserve fund contributions (2026/2027) | £999.96 | £999.96 | Allowed in full | — |
| Repairs & maintenance (2026/2027) | £166.68 | £166.68 | Allowed in full | — |
| Management fees (2026/2027) | £431.76 | £431.76 | Allowed in full | — |
Section 20C order: refused.
Key passages (verbatim)
“the Tribunal concluded that the charge was reasonable and, therefore, that the sum of £855.84 is payable by each of the Applicants.”
“the Tribunal was satisfied that the charge was reasonable and, therefore, the Applicants' share of £968.28 was payable by them.”
“the Tribunal was therefore satisfied that the charge was reasonable and the Applicants' share of £116.64 each was payable by them.”
“the Tribunal was therefore satisfied that the charge was reasonable and the Applicants' share of £209.04 each was payable by them.”
“the Tribunal was satisfied that the charge of £391.16 to each of the Applicants for insurance was reasonable and payable.”
“the Tribunal was satisfied that the demanded contribution of £999.96 to the sinking fund was reasonable and, therefore, payable by the Applicants.”
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.