Posted by PhilB on December 28, 2007, 1:34 am, in reply to "Re: Managment fees from R&R"

I do not believe that the directors or R&R can make legal threat regarding the levy. I understand that they can only legally do so on the service charge and ground rent. If only the Chart House residents are paying for replacement of the lifts then there should be no payment by Chart House residents for the front car park leveling and the wheelhouse roof; can this be confirmed? I personally believe that the residents of each block should be liable for the revenue stream of block assets, but not of capital costs as these are Estate assets. Can someone please confirm this? An additional (and surprise) £1700 charge demanded within 3 weeks is unacceptable. If I was a director, I would have contacted residents first and discussed finance options, to ensure that it was affordable at a very costly time of year. Furthermore, I would also have suggested smaller charges now and again in July and then only start the replacement of the lift after July or next xmas once the funding is sufficient. This all seems appalling management. I will be paying the service charge, but informing R&R that I will not be paying the additional levy until this has been discussed and agreed. Do you all think that we should pin something on the Chart post room notice board and perhaps write to all the Chart House owners to ensure that we have agreement here, as I am sure not all residents read this messageboard. If anyone wants to contact me directly, please drop a note in my post box. Phil (501) p.s. Happy New Year.

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