Services Charges

Service Charges: Law and Practice, now in its fourth edition, is a bestselling guide to the legal framework in which UK service charges operate. In addition, the book provides guidance on the management process and related accountancy matters. This new edition provides detailed coverage of the latest regulations under the UK's Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and those relating to works involving asbestos, disability, fire precautions, and other statutory matters. The book also incorporates 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.