75-89 Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3NH ((Leasehold) disputes (management) - Service charges) [2031] UKFTT LON_00BK_LDC_2020_0087 (20 January 2031)

75-89 Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3NH ((Leasehold) disputes (management) - Service charges) [2031] UKFTT LON_00BK_LDC_2020_0087 (20 January 2031)

The Tribunal found that certain elements of the service charges were not reasonable and not properly chargeable under the lease, and determined the correct amount payable.

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Citation
[2031] UKFTT LON_00BK_LDC_2020_0087
Parties
Applicant: 75-89 Lancaster Gate Leaseholders; Respondent: Freeholder of 75-89 Lancaster Gate
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 January 2031
Procedural Posture
Leasehold Dispute Service Charges / Final Judgment
Outcome
Service charges partially allowed
Legal Topics
Leasehold Management, Service Charges
Property Law Leasehold Management Service Charges

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Parties

75-89 Lancaster Gate Leaseholders

Applicant

Freeholder of 75-89 Lancaster Gate

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Leasehold Dispute Service Charges / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the service charges demanded by the freeholder are reasonable and payable under the terms of the lease

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that certain elements of the service charges were not reasonable and not properly chargeable under the lease, and determined the correct amount payable.

Court Disposition

Service charges partially allowed

Orders

  • The freeholder must revise the service charge demand to exclude disallowed items.
  • Leaseholders are to pay the revised amount within 28 days.