David Webber v Rasheeda Syed
The appeal was allowed in part because the FTT erred in disallowing insurance premiums and reducing electricity and maintenance charges without proper evidential basis, but was correct in finding no agreement or admission by the tenant regarding disputed charges.
- Parties
- Appellant: David Webber; Respondent: Rasheeda Syed
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 04 June 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed in part (grounds 2, 3, 4); dismissed on ground 1.
- Legal Topics
- Service Charges, Insurance, Maintenance, Electricity Charges, Lease Obligations
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Parties
David Webber
Appellant
Rasheeda Syed
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the tenant agreed or admitted the disputed service charges under s.27A(4) Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
- 2 Whether insurance premiums were reasonably incurred and covered the required risks and interests
- 3 Whether electricity charges were properly documented and reasonably incurred
Ratio Decidendi
The appeal was allowed in part because the FTT erred in disallowing insurance premiums and reducing electricity and maintenance charges without proper evidential basis, but was correct in finding no agreement or admission by the tenant regarding disputed charges.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed in part (grounds 2, 3, 4); dismissed on ground 1.
Orders
- Ms Syed to pay additional service charges totaling £1,912.16.
- Ms Syed to reimburse £300 in tribunal fees to Mr Webber unless submissions to the contrary are made within 14 days.
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