MAN/16UD/LSC/2021/0019 — service charge decision
In MAN/16UD/LSC/2021/0019, decided 10 November 2022, the First-tier Tribunal considered 3 disputed service charge items at 65 Greta Gardens, Crow Park Road, Keswick, CA12 5EL and found largely for the landlord: 0 items were reduced or disallowed. Full decision on GOV.UK below.
Property: 65 Greta Gardens, Crow Park Road, Keswick, CA12 5EL
Decision date: 10 November 2022
Full decision: Read on GOV.UK
Managing agent named in the decision: Castles & Coasts Housing Association Ltd..
What was challenged and what the tribunal decided
| Item | Demanded | Allowed | Outcome | Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management fees (2021-22) | — | — | Allowed in full | — |
| Reserve fund contributions (2021-22) | — | — | Allowed in full | — |
| Other charges (2021-22) | £4,233.32 | £4,233.32 | Allowed in full | — |
Key passages (verbatim)
“the Tribunal considers the budgeted management charge to be reasonable for a property of this nature which includes some commercial elements and offers a higher range of services than is typically provided by leasehold residential premises.”
“The amount claimed from the Applicant for 2021/22 is £4,233.32… The Tribunal determines that the on account budget service charge of £4,233.32 for 2021/22 is reasonable and is payable by the Applicant.”
“The Tribunal determines that the on account budget service charge of £4,233.32 for 2021/22 is reasonable and is payable by the Applicant.”
“The Respondent demonstrates a basic lack of understanding about the basis on which the service charge is made.”
“The Applicant's approach is fundamentally flawed.”
“The Applicant did not produce relevant parts of the website to be considered by the Tribunal. In any event, such information is not relevant to the Tribunal's consideration of matters.”
“The Applicant's assertion is without any foundation.”
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.