Service Charges in England - Practice, Principles & the Latest Case Law

Introduction

This virtual classroom seminar is designed to provide participants with a practical and legal understanding of service charges in England.

It will explore the key principles governing service charges, how they are calculated and managed, and the responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. It will also address recent developments and important case law that affect service charge disputes.

By the end of this session, participants will have the knowledge to confidently navigate service charge issues and ensure compliance with the latest legal standards.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Understand the legal framework governing service charges in England, including relevant statutes and regulations
• Be familiar with the key principles of service charge calculations, management, and recovery
• Learn about service charge clauses in leases and what they should contain to protect both landlords and tenants
• Identify best practices for managing and disputing service charges
• Explore recent case law that has shaped service charge disputes, including its impact on recovery, reasonableness, and transparency
• Gain practical insights into resolving service charge disputes, including the role of First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
• Understand the rights of tenants and landlords in relation to consultation requirements and service charge accounts under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
• Be able to anticipate future trends and challenges in service charge litigation based on the latest legal developments

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.