One of the most common queries we get here at LEASE, is regarding unreasonable service charges and whether or not they can be challenged.
Browsing: Service Charges
Dani Green at Brethertons LLP, answers some of the questions the team often hear surrounding service charges and communal facilities.
JB Leitch’s Phil Parkinson & Katie Edwards reflect on the responsibilities and options when communal services or facilities fail.
Laura Severn, Director at LMP Law, looks at the division of responsibility when it comes to the maintenance of lighting, lifts and gates.
The team from FirstPort explain what you need to know about your reserve fund and why you need one.
Kavita Bharti, Lease Adviser/Solicitor and Manager at LEASE, explains a lesser-known way to obtain a breakdown of your service charges.
In July ’19 Lord Best released the final report of the working group set up to recommend on the best way to regulate property managing agents.
Ailsa Burkimsher, Client Services Manager at Haines Watts Service Charge explains how your lease links to your service charge accounts.
A director of an RMC who had recently approached us to act as reporting accountants, asked a question about filing statutory accounts.
Gordon Whelan, Managing Director at Haines Watts Service Charge looks at what to consider when choosing a Service Charge Accountant.