- v - (Southern : Schedule 11 Section 20C) [2013] UKFTT RP_CHI_19UD_LAC_2013_0012 (26 November 2013)

The Tribunal determined that it is just and equitable to make an order under Section 20C preventing the landlord from recovering legal costs through the service charge.

Citation: [2013] UKFTT RP_CHI_19UD_LAC_2013_0012
Parties: Applicant: Mr J Taylor; Respondent: Proxima GR Proper
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 26 November 2013
Procedural Posture: First Tier Tribunal (property Chamber) Application / Decision
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Service Charges, Section 20 C of Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

Property Law Landlord and Tenant Service Charges Section 20 C of Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

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Parties

Mr J Taylor

Applicant

Proxima GR Proper

Respondent

Procedural Posture

First Tier Tribunal (property Chamber) Application / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the landlord can recover legal costs through the service charge under Section 20C of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal determined that it is just and equitable to make an order under Section 20C preventing the landlord from recovering legal costs through the service charge.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Order made under Section 20C of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 preventing the landlord from recovering legal costs through the service charge.