Service charge disputes

Are you involved in a dispute over service charges in your residential or commercial property? Our experienced property law team can provide effective legal representation to help you resolve the issue.

Service charge disputes can arise when there are disagreements about :-

• the amount of charges

• disputes over demands for reserve funds or failure to collect funds for future unforeseen issues.

• payment issues either where Landlords or Managing Agents need to collect unpaid service charges or where tenants claim that they are legally entitled to challenge or not pay demanded amounts.

• necessity and potential costs of major works to the building or block and/or failure to consult under Section 20 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985

• the quality or necessity of services and where there and/or concerns about Managing Agents' performance, trustworthiness or transparency. For example, a lack of clarity of information, such as accounts.

Our experience

Our team of specialists can advise and assist you with :-

• Legal advice - we provide expert guidance on your rights and obligations regarding service charges.

• Negotiation - skilled at negotiating with property management companies to reach a fair and equitable resolution.

• Mediation - can be a cost-effective and efficient way to resolve disputes without resorting to litigation.

• Litigation - if necessary, we can represent you in Court or Tribunal to protect your interests and enforce your rights.

Contact Us

If you are facing a service charge dispute, please don't hesitate to contact our team for a consultation.

We can help you understand your options and protect your rights.