Service Charges for Leasehold, Freehold and Commonhold

In line with the 2003 regulations under the Commonhold Act, Gerald Sheriff's guide explains the law as it affects both landlords and tenants. Fair service charges have to be levied for standards of repair, service and decoration to be maintained.

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"This new title is a complete resource dealing with all types of service charges; leasehold, freehold and commonhold and is fully up to date dealing with all the recent regulations under the Commonhold Act. Filled with practical advice, the text contains negotiating tips, advice for landlords on how to effectively maximise service charge recovery and advice for tenants about how to challenge service charge demands. The title also contains a comprehensive set of precedents including service charge provisions and alternatives, notices, waivers, preliminary enquiries and rent charges. Key statutory provisions are set out with text, commentary and case references and it also deals with individual services and items such as repair and decoration, plant and machinery, cleaning, lighting and heating."