Service Charges

A guide to the legal framework in which service charges operate. It provides guidance on the management process and related accountancy matters. It presents coverage of the regulations under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and those relating to works involving asbestos, disability, fire precautions and other statutory matters.

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"Service Charges: Law and Practice", now in its fourth edition, is a best-selling guide to the legal framework in which service charges operate. In addition it provides guidance on the management process and related accountancy matters. This new edition provides detailed coverage of the latest regulations under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and those relating to works involving asbestos, disability, fire precautions and other statutory matters, as well as incorporating other new developments and recent case law on such topics as reasonableness, repairs and renewals, insurance premiums, management fees and VAT. It includes detailed references to the new RICS Code of Practice for Service Charges in Commercial Property as well as advice on community assessments under the new commonhold regime.The concise and easily understood commentary is supported by specimen service charge clauses, model accounts, notices and certificates making this book an invaluable and immensely practical guide to this difficult subject.