The LVT
Types of application
Issues to consider when making an application
Administration charges
Reasonableness
Liability to pay
Dispensation from requirement to consult service charge payers
Estate charges under Estate Management Schemes
Insurance through the landlord's nominated insurer
Limitation of service charges: landlord's costs
The appointment of a manager
Preliminary Notice to the landlord
Dispensation from service of the Preliminary Notice
Applicant's nominated manager
The Order of Appointment
Variation or discharge of the Order
Compulsory Acquisition Order
Variation of leases
Variation of single leases (flats)
Variation of two or more leases (flats)
Variation of leases (houses)
The right to manage
Where the landlord or other party is not traceable
Determination of landlord's costs
Determination of accrued uncommitted service charges
Approvals under the lease
Exercise of the right to manage within four years of a previous application
Forfeiture
Breach of covenant or condition in the lease
Arrears of service charges
Application to the LVT: the procedure
Application forms
Notices
Receipt of applications
Representative applications
The LVT's power to dismiss applications
Pre-trial reviews
Determination without a hearing
The hearing
Decisions and enforcement
Appeals
Application costs
The hearing fee
Waiver and reduction of fees
Reimbursement of fees paid to the LVT
Other costs of appearing before the LVT
Award of costs from the Lands Tribunal