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[Sarah B]

PS Keep us posted how you get on!

[Sarah B]

I concur with Eagle2 that a management audit will not get you what want, even if you could find someone suitable and willing. What is there to audit if there have been no service charges? I think you will find that anyone you approach will say the same thing. I don't think you are entitled to one anyway...

[Sarah B]

If you received a paper invoice for your other property, how come you overlooked this one, email or not?

[Sarah B]

Hi Bethy - I am a bit confused here. There is work that needs doing, yes? Are they saying you should arrange it? Or pay or both?

Do you currently pay a service charge? And this is extra?

Br careful they don't backcharge their solicitors fees to you,

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[Sarah B]

1. Tabulate their demands and refer each point to the clause in the lease which specifies responsibility.

2. Ask for a budget and timetable, how they intend to gather funds, assuming this is more than £500 (£250 per flat) they will need to start a Section 20 process

3....

[Sarah B]

Eagle 2 - You have obviously been more fortunate. Our director refused point blank to provide the information even when interviewed under caution and was quite happy to challenge a judge. I agree with you but am just offering an alternative if they come up against the same obstacles that we did....

[Sarah B]

Eagle 2 I have read your posts and refer to your comment on 24th at 15.49 which clearly mentions legal action

"In practice if you ask to inspect the Register, you may be sent a copy, especially at the present time.
In practice if the Company fails to comply, you should complain...

[Sarah B]

Eagle 2 - yes you can do all of the things you suggest but presumably the poster does not want to incur unnecessary legal costs. As to Companies House writing letters threatening fines, we were told it was a matter for the company to resolve internally. Companies House will not bring a prosecution -...

[Sarah B]

Eagle 2 - Re your point dated 11.28 23/12 - I am not sure what you are saying is incorrect. I guess it is the point about the company register. I am passing on my experience assuming this director is not going to co-operate and provide this list. Your advice is perfectly sound if this person plays ball...

[Sarah B]

To answer the question about conflict of interest, it is not illegal as long as it is transparent and is probably mentioned in the Articles too, where it may or may not say that someone with an interest cannot vote

If more leaseholders took an interest then these situations would be very...

[Sarah B]

I have just gone through this with another RMC - if the director/agent does not co-operate it is not easy. This person is probably getting a good full time salary for this (assume £200 x 200 flats). RMC directors are usually unpaid, although as it is a lot of work, some payment is reasonable. You can...

[Sarah B]

If your Tenancy Agreement does not permit for a VALID rent increase in the fixed term then a Tenant can only have their rent increased at the end of the fixed term if :-

• There is a clause in the tenancy agreement allowing such.

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