LON/00BC/LSC/2024/0278 — service charge decision
In LON/00BC/LSC/2024/0278, decided 29 October 2024, the First-tier Tribunal considered 2 disputed service charge items at 76 Hermitage Court, Woodford Road, London, E18 2EP and found largely for the landlord: 0 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: 76 Hermitage Court, Woodford Road, London, E18 2EP
Decision date: 29 October 2024
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
Managing agent named in the decision: Barley Chambers Property Management Services Limited.
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other charges (2023) | £432 | £432 | Allowed in full | — |
| Staffing & concierge (2023) | £125 | £125 | Allowed in full | — |
Section 20C order: refused.
Key passages (verbatim)
“The Tribunal determines that the £577 claimed, representing £432.00 for skip hire including delivery and collection, and £125 for the labour costs, is a reasonable amount.”
“it is also not unreasonable for the Respondent to claim the labour costs for Mr Choina and the gardener, notwithstanding them being on a salary.”
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.