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Service Charge Consultancy

An often over-looked area of potential cost saving

Most commercial occupiers never question their service charges. They should. Landlord’s monetary demands can frequently be in excess of the contractual obligations of the lease.

Few tenants will have the time, expertise or knowledge to query these demands in an effective manner. It is important to have a clear understanding of the respective legal responsibilities between occupiers and owners. Complex and onerous lease obligations combined with recent case law on such matters, as well as the stringent requirements of the RICS, make this a minefield for the ill-advised.

Our specialist Service Charge Consultancy team is made up of industry-acknowledged experts who are highly experienced senior professionals with extensive technical knowledge and expertise.

We advise on all aspects of Service Charges.

The best way to avoid disputes of any form is to ensure that service charges are set up correctly in the first place. Both parties will know where they stand and precise cost/income expectations will be set.

Where agreements are already in place, we undertake comprehensive reviews/audits to thoroughly analyse landlords’ monetary demands to see whether these fall within the contractual obligations of the lease. Where errors are detected, we negotiate reductions, refunds or credits of any inappropriate or unreasonable costs. Should any disputes arrise, we will represent your interests and deal with any potential litigation to resolve matters in the most appropriate, cost-effective and timely manner.

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Please contact the Service Charge Consultancy team for more information.

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