Kent Solicitors

The consultation procedure is as follows: The first requirement is a notice of intention to carry out the works (specified information is required). There must be at least 30 days in which to comment, followed by a Notice of Proposals giving details of at least two quotes (once again, specified information is required. The lessees must then be given further 30 days in which to comment and inspect the documents. If the contract is not awarded to the lowest quote, or to a contractor nominated by a lessee, then notification must be sent to the lessees within 21 days of entering into the contract with details of the contract and certain other (specified) information.

Labels: Service Charges

If the costs of the work are recoverable from the lessees through the service charge, then the consultation procedure must be followed. This assumes that the cost is #250 or more per lessee (if the contract is for more than 12 months, the minimum figure is #100 per service charge payer in any one accounting period)

Labels: Service Charges