J J Barratt & Sons Ltd v (1) DRC Construction Ltd (2) The Old School Development (Creswell) Ltd (Midlands : Section 24 Section 20C) [2014] UKFTT RP_BIR_17UC_LAM_2014_0003 (23 July 2014)

The tribunal determined that Section 20C applies, limiting the applicant's liability for costs, and clarified the liability for service charges under Section 24.

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Citation: [2014] UKFTT RP_BIR_17UC_LAM_2014_0003
Parties: Applicant: J J Barratt & Sons Ltd; Respondent: DRC Construction Ltd; Respondent: The Old School Development (Creswell) Ltd
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 23 July 2014
Procedural Posture: First Tier Tribunal (property Chamber) / Final Judgment
Outcome: application granted in part
Legal Topics: Section 24, Section 20 C, Leasehold, Service Charges

Property Law Section 24 Section 20 C Leasehold Service Charges

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Parties

J J Barratt & Sons Ltd

Applicant

DRC Construction Ltd

Respondent

The Old School Development (Creswell) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

First Tier Tribunal (property Chamber) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Section 20C applies to the costs incurred by leaseholders
2 Determination of liability for service charges under Section 24

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal determined that Section 20C applies, limiting the applicant's liability for costs, and clarified the liability for service charges under Section 24.

Court Disposition

application granted in part

Orders

Section 20C order limiting recovery of costs from applicant
Determination of service charge liability under Section 24

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