Cost efficient Service Charge and Ground Rent Recovery is crucial to the Block Management industry where regulation of contributions from Tenants is part of the daily task of Management. Disputes or arrears can cause significant cash-flow problems for Managers, but the potential for Litigation costs to escalate for even modest claims is a significant issue to balance when recovering arrears.
At Scott Cohen Solicitors, we are specialists in Service Charge and Ground Rent Recovery and can assist with the straightforward cost-effective resolution of Service Charge and Ground Rent disputes in both Residential and Commercial settings. We serve a number of clients with large Block Management portfolios who benefit from the responsive and proactive approach we adopt in the Arrears Recovery process. The firm has capabilities and systems to process bulk instructions, as well as individual instructions, to provide an efficient yet personalised service for each client.
Service Charge Recovery
Our team holds an in-depth technical knowledge of the landscapes of Landlord and Tenant Legislation which govern the Recovery of Service Charges and have been involved in a range of cases which have helped shaped the common law framework of Service Charge Recovery. Our experience in this area means that we can assist at any stage of your Service Charge dispute, and can provide a wide variety of services, including:
- Advice on the Service Charge machinery of the Lease.
- Cost-effective, bulk Service Charge collections.
- Reviews of Service Charge Accounting procedures to ensure compliance with Lease terms.
- Negotiations with Landlords and/or Tenants with respect to Service Charge Arrears and resolving Service Charge disputes through detailed pre-action correspondences.
- Preparation and issue of proceedings at the County Court or First Tier Tribunal in relation to Service Charge Recovery.
- Advice on the cost implications of the range of options for Service Charge Recovery.
- Assessment of Recovery of costs billed for Major Works under the Lease.
- Assessments of the implications of the Building Safety Act on Service Charge Recovery.
- Preparing a Response to a Tenant Defence against a claim for Service Charges on a Landlord’s behalf.
- Review of Historic Accounts to identify recoverability under Lease terms.
Our experience is such that we can assist any persons affected by Service Charge disputes, including Landlords, Management Companies, Right to Manage Companies, and Tenants.
Ground Rent Arrears Recovery
At Scott Cohen Solicitors, we understand the challenges facing Landlords in the task of Recovery of Ground Rents. We recognise that the prospect of costly litigation to recover modest arrears may seem unviable, and can offer advice on a range of cost-effective solutions as well as providing a variety of early-stage services including:
- Clear, tailored advice on options for Ground Rent Recovery based on the individual circumstances of the client.
- Advice on the cost implications of options for Ground Rent Recovery to include the review of Cost Recovery terms applicable within the Lease.
- Advice on the preparation and issue of Ground Rent notices in respect of Residential Leases.
- Assistance with the Litigation of Forfeiture claims based on Ground Rent Arrears.
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