Service charges
Find out about service charges, including how to challenge them and what happens if you do not pay.
Find out about planned reforms to give you more control over your building and make charges fairer
In this section
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About service charges
An introduction to service charges including your rights as a leaseholder
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Challenging service charges
When and how to challenge unreasonable service charges at a tribunal
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If you do not pay your service charge
What your landlord can do if you do not pay, and how to get help
Advice guide
Related content
Your rights to be consulted about major works or long-term agreements for your building
Topic - Costs and chargesPaying ground rent and what to do if you have problems with high ground rent
Advice guideTemplates and Forms
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Template letter to landlord: paying service charge under protest
Example letter to make it clear to your landlord that you are paying under protest
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Template letter to landlord: requesting a summary of service charge costs
Example letter using your right to ask your landlord to provide a summary of service charge costs
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Template letter to landlord: requesting access to inspect supporting documents
Example letter using your right to ask your landlord to provide documents relating to the service charge
Template - Costs and charges