Service charges

Question 1

Demand for sc 2

Answer 1

Written - prescribed info - LL name/address/notices

After works - within 18 months

Question 2

Reasonableness s19 4 POINTS

Answer 2

Applies where sc fluctuating/variable
Costs - reasonably incurred
Works/services - reasonable standard
Application to FTT

Question 3

Legislation?

Answer 3

s18-30 LTA85, amended by
LTA87
HA96
pt II CLRA02

Question 4

S20 Qualifying works

Answer 4

work to be carried out where T req to pay £250+

Question 5

S20 - notice of intention 4

Answer 5

gen desc of proposed work
why necessary
invite observations within 30 days
Invite proposals within 30 days of who to get quotes

Question 6

S20 - second notice 4

Answer 6

Paragraph B statement
supply min 2 estimates
summary of obs recd and response
invite obs within 30 days

Question 7

LL choses quote - not cheapest or nominated 2

Answer 7

serve further notice within 21 days of entering contract
reasons
summary of obs and response

Question 8

Failure to comply

Answer 8

cant recover more than £250 from each T

Question 9

s20AZ - dispensing with consultation 2

Answer 9

LL applies to FTT

FTT will dispense with requirements if satisfied is reasonable to do so

Question 10

Qualifying long term agreement 3

Answer 10

Period of more than 12 months
Contribution by T is £100+
Simplified consultation process

Question 11

Statement of account 2

Answer 11

T can require written summary of costs forming part of s/c and supporting docs
FAilure = fine

Question 12

Forfeiture 4

Answer 12

prohibited to commence proceedings inc service of s146 for sc or ac arrears unless:
T admits breach
Breach determined by FTT, cts or arbitration
s168 CLRA02 amends s81 HA96

Question 13

Forfeiture long lease - arrears rent,sc, ac

Answer 13

Arrears must exceeds £350 or be payable for more than 3 years
s167 CLRA02