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    Hi all,
    I am new to this forum and I hope my questions can be directed to the right section, please bear with me. Thanks.

    I was taken to county court by my managing agent in 2009 for non payment of service charge, at this time I was going through a lot so didn't challenge the claim, they got the judgement which I paid in full.

    in 2010 the managing agent took me to court for non payment of service charge, I refused to pay this because the previous year service charge I paid and other monies was not included accurately in my statements. So I challenged the case and it was struck out for non compliance with the order. But they refuse to adjust my statement and even added court and solicitors fees in excess of 500 pounds. Is the legal or abuse?

    in 2012, a new Managing agent took over, and I started paying 100 pounds monthly towards arrears as this was building up and i told them any new service charge would be paid separately which they were fine with. After about 8 payments, they want to increase the monthly payment by 200 pounds, which I told them I could not afford.

    They then threatened with DCA and court action, at which point I reminded them that the whole debt is not enforceable. They then passed the debt to DCA who now added 150(DCAfees) plus (120referral fees). Can they do this?

    I wrote to DCA giving name of court, dates and references to struck out claim and requested a full statement of service charge. They sent the full statement and said their client (MA) are unaware of the claim and require further information. Can this be possible?

    The statements provided shows fees I excess of 500 pounds for struck out case and also 100 pounds short from monthly payment and monies paid in 2009 is still short. Is this legal?

    This is where am at. Any legal advice would be appreciated. Please feel free to ask me any questions.

    kind regards.
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  • #2
    Re: Service charge arrears

    What "services" do you get for this charge?

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    • #3
      Re: Service charge arrears

      hi,

      service charges include repairs, maintenance, improvements and management.

      Thanks.

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      • #4
        Re: Service charge arrears

        Originally posted by Wadada View Post
        service charges include repairs, maintenance, improvements and management.
        That's what they tell you.

        But what do you really get?

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